OFFICIAL VIP HOSPITALITY PACKAGELOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES, PORTSMOUTH

21 – 24 JULY 2016

VICTORY LOUNGE

INTRODUCTIONThe America’s Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy and is a contest like no other. Whoever claims the ‘Auld Mug’ wins the right to decide the rules for the next contest such as what type of boats, when they should race and where.

The America’s Cup is both a sailing race and a design race. It is also a hugely competitive event with every Cup cycle dominated by manoeuvring over the rules, the venue and the boat.

The America’s Cup is without doubt one of the most prestigious of all sporting competitions. In the 165 years since the first race, only four nations have been victorious. Despite the first race taking place in Cowes back in 1851, Britain has yet to win it.

The 35th America’s Cup will take place in Bermuda in 2017 when the Defenders of the Cup (Oracle Team USA) will take on the best of the challengers in a head to head race.

The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series is instrumental in determining which Team gets to step up in the final (winner takes all) competition.

2015 AND 2016 – LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIESShort and compact onshore racing with all teams in identical AC45F’s. At the end of the series the winner of the Louis Vuitton World Series will be declared. The winner will benefit from extra points in the next stage as well as getting to choose their opponent.

2015 - WORLD SERIES RACE LOCATIONS Portsmouth, Gothenburg and Bermuda

2016 - WORLD SERIES RACE LOCATIONS At the time of going to press, two event locations are confirmed - Chicago and Portsmouth. Up to 4 further global events are due to be announced shortly.

2017 – LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP QUALIFIERS (ACQ), BERMUDARacing will be held in the race boats designed and built by each individual team. The top four teams from the ACQ will advance to the Challenger Playoffs.

2017 - LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP CHALLENGER PLAYOFFS, BERMUDAMatch racing Semi-Finals and Finals.

2017 - LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP MATCH, BERMUDAThe winner of the playoffs will meet the defending champion Oracle Team USA in the 35th America’s Cup match presented by Louis Vuitton.

THE ROAD TO BERMUDA AND THE 35TH AMERICA’S CUP HOW DOES THE RACING IN PORTSMOUTH LINK TO THE 35TH AMERICA’S CUP?

The Victory Lounge is the only official VIP hospitality on offer at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series – Portsmouth. Located within the hospitality pavilion alongside the private lounges belonging to ACEA (America’s Cup Event Authority – organisers of the 35th America’s Cup) and Oracle Team USA, it guarantees the best seats in the house.

OFFICIAL VIP HOSPITALITY

PACKAGE

The start and finish line will be just meters off-shore, directly in front of the hospitality pavilion. The Victory Lounge has been specifically designed and modified to optimise race viewing; there is a large purpose built terrace (increased in size post-2015) directly overlooking the seafront and all the racing action.

The Victory Lounge offers you everything you would expect from a 5* international sporting hospitality lounge; from free flowing Moët & Chandon champagne to dedicated/reserved seating; big screens to complimentary programmes; all within the most well-appointed and beautifully designed hospitality pavilion.

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS• Official hosts and Master of Ceremony – Industry experts and professional sailors Libby Greenhalgh* and Annie Lush* will be on hand

to provide insight, understanding and enhanced enjoyment• Team skipper/sailor personal appearance

• Official daily visit from the America’s Cup trophy• Full on-water programme taking place outside of the official racing, as well as aerial displays

• Exclusive early access to the Race Village giving you the chance to get up close and personal with the teams, the technology and everything else on offer without having to battle the crowds

• Access to an exclusive VIP area from which to watch the daily Dock Out show on the main stage

*subject to change

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• All day access to the Race Village and Victory Lounge• Dedicated table

• VIP Parking• VIP Shuttle

• Morning coffee and pastries• Champagne reception

• Official hosts and Masters of Ceremony who will provide pre and post race insight and understanding

• Full complimentary bar including Moët & Chandon champagne• Buffet lunch and grazing platters

• Afternoon tea• Personal appearances by team skippers/sailors

• A daily official visit of the ‘Cup’• VIP Harken Grinder challenge

• In-lounge entertainment• Exclusive VIP access to team exhibits and technology areas

• Souvenir Programme• Printed event documentation

PRICE - £595PP+VATWEEKEND - £1125 + VAT

THREE-DAY - £1645 + VAT

PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS*

• RIB rides• Official merchandise

• Private road transfer• Hotel accommodation

*Additional costs will apply

VICTORY LOUNGE

DAILY SCHEDULE*

THURSDAYINVITED GUESTS ONLY21

JULY

EVENT SCHEDULE

THE VICTORY LOUNGE OPENSCOFFEE AND PASTRIES SERVED

PRIVATE VIP ACCESS TO TEAMS EXHIBITS AND TECHNOLOGY ZONE

SAILORS DOCK OUT SHOW (RESERVED VIP VIEWING AREA)

ON WATER AND AERIAL DISPLAYS

LUNCH

RACING (FRIDAY 22ND WILL BE PREVIEW RACING)

AFTERNOON TEAPOST RACING SKIPPER/SAILOR AND CUP APPEARANCE

APRÈS-SAILING

AWARDS CEREMONY, SUNDAY ONLY (RESERVED VIP VIEWING AREA)

THE VICTORY LOUNGE CLOSES

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FRIDAYRACE PREVIEW DAY22

JULY

SATURDAYRACE DAY23

JULY

SUNDAYRACE DAY

24JULY

09:30

10:00 - 11:00

11:30

11:00 - 1:00

12:00

13:30 - 15:00

15:30

16:30

17:00

18:00

EVENT SCHEDULE

& FIGURESFACTS AN AVERAGE

SAILOR BURNS

6,000CALORIES IN

A DAY’S RACING.

4 NATIONS ONLY HAVE EVER WON THE AMERICA’S CUP

USA

NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA

SWITZERLAND

THE AC45F WING MAST IS 70 FEET HIGH.

THE SAME AS A SEVEN STOREY

BUILDING

70F T

THE AC45F IS 45 FEET IN LENGTH EQUIVALENT TO 4 FAMILY CARS45 AC45F BOATS CAN

SAIL AT 42MPH

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THE AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD IN A CUSTOM-DESIGNED LOUIS VUITTON CASE, WHICH WAS MADE AND PRESENTED TO HER FOR HER 150TH BIRTHDAY. SHE FLIES IN BUSINESS AND/OR FIRST CLASS WHEREVER SHE GOES AND IS ENROLLED IN MANY FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAMS.

CONTACT DETAILSFor further information or to make a booking please contact the Sales Team on

+44(0)208 003 4580 or email sales@sportsworld.co.uk

Alternatively visit www.acwsportsmouthvip.com for more information

Team Origin Events have appointed Sportsworld Group Ltd as Official Hospitality Provider to the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth. Please note once your booking is confirmed all correspondence will be through Sportsworld

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