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Approximate Primary Race Area (Red) for NE wind, Alternate course
(Green) for NW wind. Click image to browse chart at NOAA.
Image:©2012 NOAA. This chart is not for navigation, of
course.
Approximate Race Area for
ACWS Newport, Rhode Island.
The Principal Race Officer (PRO) will set a
course approximating these boundaries depending on wind
conditions and other factors. Best viewing locations will
vary with the race courses and wind directions. In unusual
situations, it is still possible that the location could
substantially vary from that shown above.
Generally the start-finish line will be located
near the center of the race area, with Windward and Leeward gates
at each end. Fort Adams is the main viewing location for
the general public and the intention is to stage races to
optimize viewing for the crowds.
Viewing On the Water:
The race area will be patrolled to keep non-privileged traffic
from interfering with the racing. Spectator craft are
permitted outside the race area and safety zones provided they
safely comply with Course Marshal instructions, including
maneuvering at speeds under 5 knots near the course, among other
requirements. Mariners who viewed the ACWS racing on the
water in San Diego in November, 2011, reported that polite
cooperation with the Course Marshals and Harbor Patrol let them
enjoy great viewing locations.
Download and Print Official ACWS Newport Spectator Safety
Guidelines (pdf) (includes daily schedule)
Excerpts from the Guidelines:
Radio Information:
Emergencies: Hail U.S. Coast Guard on VHF 16
Race Related Information: Monitor on VHF 88A
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Please be familiar with NOAA Nautical
Chart #13223 which includes the racing area.
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Spectators are asked to stay outside of
the lines delineated by "Stake Boats" flying large red
America's Cup flags from their rigs. Course Marshals
will actively patrol these lines and will fly a green
official flag.
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Boats shall NOT enter the racing area at
any time without permission.
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Anchoring is NOT permitted.
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The spectator Safety Zone will be enforced
starting one hour prior to racing.
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Transit in the East Passage of
Narragansett Bay will be available around the western
perimeter of the racing area with a 5mph speed limit being
strictly enforced. Boats wishing to access points
north or south of Newport are encouraged to use the West
Passage or Sakonnet River to bypass the racing area
entirely.
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Refusal to adhere to any request from ACWS
Officials may result in action from USCG and/or local marine
authorities.
Some areas outside the illustrated Race Area,
particularly near Fort Adams, will be exclusion zones prohibited
to the general public during racing.
Image:©2012 ACEA/Panoramicimages.com
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Where to
Watch the Racing:
Sunday July 1 Only:
90-minute America's Cup national broadcast Live on NBC.
Read more
about ACWS TV/Online Broadcasts
On other Race Days:
America's Cup YouTube Channel
(Note no live internet coverage on July 1 in the US)
Animated Virtual Coverage:
VirtualEye
Also: Live Webcam
Schedule:
See
ACWS Newport Schedule and Format
For On-The-Water spectators:
Spectator Safety Guidelines (pdf)
Official Documents:
ACWS Newport Sailing Instructions
with Amendment 1
(pdf 744K)
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