From August to October, the America’s Cup 2024 was held in Barcelona. Considered the Formula 1 of the sea, it is the most important sailing event in the world with more than 150 years of history.
At Sondevela, we have created this page as a summary of the 2024 competition and our assessment of the event.
America’s Cup Results
The 37th edition of the America’s Cup 2024 not only marked the first time this historic competition was held in Barcelona, but it was also the first time a women’s category was included, a significant step forward towards gender equality in nautical sports. In an event that combined tradition and innovation, the results reflected both the technical precision of the teams and their strategic capabilities. From exciting preliminary regattas to a thrilling final, this edition left its mark by establishing Barcelona as an epicenter of world sailing and showcasing the best of the city’s maritime talent and technology.
TIMELINE
The 37th edition of the America’s Cup 2024 not only marked the first time this historic competition was held in Barcelona, but it was also the first time a women’s category was included, a significant step forward towards gender equality in nautical sports. In an event that combined tradition and innovation, the results reflected both the technical precision of the teams and their strategic capabilities. From exciting preliminary regattas to a thrilling final, this edition left its mark by establishing Barcelona as an epicenter of world sailing and showcasing the best of the city’s maritime talent and technology.
Winners
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Women’s Team
Emirtes Team
NewZeland
TIMELINE
The first Puig Women's Cup
The 2024 Puig Women's America's Cup has been a revolutionary event in the sailing world, representing the first female participation in the history of this competition. In this format, the AC40 was used, a sailboat optimized to offer high-speed performance and maneuverability. With a length of 12 meters and a configuration specially adapted for high-level racing, the AC40 incorporates foiling technology, which allows boats to rise above the water, reducing friction and reaching impressive speeds. Each boat has a reduced crew of four people, which tests precision in coordination and teamwork.
Twelve teams, divided into two groups of six, competed in an intense qualification phase. In the final stages, Luna Rossa, the Italian team, stood out for their great performance, achieving a series of victories that allowed them to reach the final phase.
In the 2024 Puig Women's America's Cup, teams like Athena from the United Kingdom and Spain stood out notably. Athena, with their cutting-edge boat, showed great speed and tactics, becoming one of the main contenders. Meanwhile, the Spanish team demonstrated their potential, making clear the growth of women's sailing in Spain.
This edition not only highlighted the talent of the female sailors, but also demonstrated the technological advances of the sailboats in the competition, positioning the Women's America's Cup as a benchmark in high-performance sailing and a key event for future generations of sailors.
Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
The first Puig Women's Cup
The Preliminary Regatta was held from August 22 to 25, where teams competed with the AC75s. Emirates Team New Zealand faced Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team in the final, with victory for the New Zealanders.
In the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin (August 29-September 11), Emirates Team New Zealand already had their spot secured. INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli advanced to the final after outstanding competition. INEOS Britannia stood out, defeating Alinghi Red Bull Racing in the semifinals, and Luna Rossa defeated American Magic.
Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
The 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup concluded with a final between Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia. The New Zealanders, defending champions, demonstrated their superiority by winning the series 7-2, securing their third consecutive America's Cup victory. This result consolidated Emirates Team New Zealand as one of the most successful entities in the competition's history. Meanwhile, INEOS Britannia, led by the experienced Ben Ainslie, showed competitive performance, although they failed to overcome the defending champions. Despite the defeat, the British team showed significant progress compared to previous editions, ensuring a promising future for British sailing in international competitions.
Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended the America's Cup in 2024, consolidating their favoritism in international sailing. Their victory is attributed to a combination of tactical experience, technological innovation, and a highly qualified crew.
The team, led by helmsman Peter Burling, showed exceptional ability to read wind conditions and quickly adapt to sea variations, which allowed them to maintain a strategic advantage over their opponents.
Additionally, the implementation of advanced technologies in their yacht design, such as the use of foils to elevate the vessel and reduce water resistance, provided them with superior speed and maneuverability.
The cohesion and effective communication among crew members were fundamental in executing precise maneuvers and maintaining control during the regattas. These qualities, combined with meticulous preparation and a competitive mindset, were key for Emirates Team New Zealand to be crowned champion of the 37th America's Cup.
Unicredit Youth America’s Cup
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Youth Team
UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP
The 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup concluded with a final between Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia. The New Zealanders, defending champions, demonstrated their superiority by winning the series 7-2, securing their third consecutive America's Cup victory. This result consolidated Emirates Team New Zealand as one of the most successful entities in the competition's history. Meanwhile, INEOS Britannia, led by the experienced Ben Ainslie, showed competitive performance, although they failed to overcome the defending champions. Despite the defeat, the British team showed significant progress compared to previous editions, ensuring a promising future for British sailing in international competitions.
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Luxury and passion for sailing combine to offer exclusive experiences aboard our catamarans in Barcelona. Our presence in the nautical world has allowed us to experience more than 30 regattas in the America’s Cup, covering an average of 2,500 nautical miles and hosting more than a thousand people on board.
Additionally, we collaborate with the local economy to offer unique gastronomic experiences, including proposals from a renowned Catalan chef, who fuses Km0 culinary tradition with the Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Our results are based on moving forward, in tune with the sea. At Sondevela, we are committed to continuously improving our services, focusing on the details that make the difference. We develop creative experiences that accompany the flow of Barcelona’s trends, staying attentive to the city’s events and developments. This approach allows us to continue growing and offering unique and exclusive proposals.
Our location during the America’s Cup
We were present during the America’s Cup 2025 at Marina Vela, one of Barcelona’s most emblematic ports, which is home to many of the local nautical sector’s leading companies. This port was also the base for Luna Rossa, one of the competition’s favorite teams. Although they didn’t achieve victory in the men’s category, Luna Rossa was crowned champion in the women’s and youth categories, establishing themselves as one of the event’s major figures.
For two months, we experienced the America’s Cup dynamics up close from Marina Vela, witnessing the excitement and level of competition of this historic event. It was an enriching experience that allowed us to be at the center of elite sailing action. After the competition, we returned to our usual base, Marina Port Vell, from where we continue to offer experiences aboard our luxury catamarans.
This experience reinforces our commitment to excellence and our connection with the most important international nautical events, providing our clients with a unique way to enjoy the Mediterranean and everything Barcelona has to offer.
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