Youth America's Cup: Day 6 - Group A Qualifiers decided - Kiwis miss the cut
by America's Cup/Sail-World 23 Sep 2024 09:28 PDT
23 September 2024
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Youth Team - Day 6 - Group A - UniCredit Youth America's Cup - September 23, 2024 - Barcelona © Ricardo Pinto / America's Cup
The three Semi-Finalists from Group A of the Youth America's Cup have been decided after racing in fresh conditions off Barcelona.
Italy, USA and Great Britain will contest the Semi-Final along with the top three from Group B.
Racing was also conducted in the B Fleet for teams not affiliated to America's Cup teams.
The top three teams from the A and B groups will come together for the Series Semi-Final
There was a better forecast for Monday in the UniCredit Youth America's Cup.
Winds of 8-12 kts were expected to settle in from the South, however there was a substantial (0.8mtr) off-axis sea state to test the competitors. The breeze came up stronger than forecast blowing 18kts - and testing the crews, with some spectacular foiling.
Both the A and B fleets raced today, in an endeavour to catch up the racing lost since the start of the series due to inclement weather, or failure to pass the 7.5kt minimum wind limit.
For a full replay:
Group A - who are affiliated with teams entered in the 2024 America's Cup. Group B are invited teams who are not affiliated with an America's Cup team have they had their third day of racing in the elimination series for the UniCredit Youth America's Cup.
Weather Prognosis:
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