1. OFFICIAL VIP HOSPITALITY PACKAGE
LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES, PORTSMOUTH
21 – 24 JULY 2016
VICTORY LOUNGE

2. INTRODUCTION
The 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.

3. 2015 AND 2016 – LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES
Short 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), BERMUDA
Racing 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,
BERMUDA
Match racing Semi-Finals and Finals.
2017 - LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP MATCH, BERMUDA
The 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?

4. 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

5. 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+VAT
WEEKEND - £1125 + VAT
THREE-DAY - £1645 + VAT
PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS*
• RIB rides
• Official merchandise
• Private road transfer
• Hotel accommodation
*Additional costs will apply
VICTORY
LOUNGE

6. DAILY SCHEDULE*
THURSDAY
INVITED GUESTS ONLY21
JULY
EVENT SCHEDULE
THE VICTORY LOUNGE OPENS
COFFEE 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 TEA
POST RACING SKIPPER/SAILOR AND CUP APPEARANCE
APRÈS-SAILING
AWARDS CEREMONY, SUNDAY ONLY
(RESERVED VIP VIEWING AREA)
THE VICTORY LOUNGE CLOSES
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FRIDAY
RACE PREVIEW DAY22
JULY
SATURDAY
RACE DAY23
JULY
SUNDAY
RACE DAY
24
JULY
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

7. & FIGURES
FACTS
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
70
F T
THE AC45F IS 45 FEET IN LENGTH
EQUIVALENT TO 4 FAMILY CARS45 AC45F BOATS CAN
SAIL AT 42MPH
42
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.

8. CONTACT DETAILS
For 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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