Louis Vuitton TrophyDubaiDate14–27 November 2010Winner Team New ZealandLocationDubai, United Arab Emirates The Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai was the fourth in a scheduled series of regattas that compete for the Louis Vuitton Trophy. The regatta occurred in Dubai between 14–27 November 2010.More Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas announced 7 December 2009 The Louis Vuitton Trophy format uses existing International America's Cup Class yachts loaned to the regatta by various America's Cup racing syndicates, keeping costs relatively low for the competing teams.
The Louis Vuitton Trophy was organised after the success of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series and the continued legal battle surrounding the America's Cup yachting competition at the time. Because of the long delays from the legal action, and the fact that the 2010 America's Cup became a Deed of Gift match without a defender or challenger selection series, the Louis Vuitton Trophy series was established as a competition for other America's Cup racing syndicates.
The Dubai event was hosted by Dubai International Marine Club and sponsored by the airline Emirates.
The Yachts
The event used four International America's Cup Class yachts loaned specifically for the event. For Dubai, the boats were supplied by Team New Zealand (NZL-84 & NZL-92) and BMW Oracle Racing (USA-87 & USA-98).NOR for Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai is released Louis Vuitton Trophy, 16 July 2010
Teams Six teams participated in the Dubai event, down from the eight teams that appeared in the earlier Nice Côte d’Azur and Auckland Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas, and the ten teams that competed in La Maddalena.
RankingCountryTeamClubSkipper1Team New ZealandRoyal New Zealand Yacht Squadron2BMW Oracle RacingGolden Gate Yacht Club3Mascalzone LatinoClub Nautico di Roma4/ALL4ONE ChallengeCercle de la Voile de Paris/Kieler Yacht-Club5Synergy Russian Sailing Team6Team ArtemisRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
The Races Round Robin 1 14-18 November Each team sailed each other team twice. One point was awarded for a win. Team NameRacesWLPts BMW Oracle Racing10919 Team Artemis10555 Team New Zealand10554.5* Synergy Russian Sailing10464 ALL4ONE Challenge10474 Mascalzone Latino10372*A4OARTBORTNZMASSYNPoints A4O100214 ART102115 BOR221229 TNZ2011*14.5*MAS0101*12*SYN11011 4 * = Point(s) deducted by umpires, A = Abandoned, P = Postponed, R = Retired
Round Robin 2 21-23 November Each team sailed each other team once. Two points were awarded for a win. Team NameRacesWLRR1Pts BMW Oracle Racing541917 Team New Zealand5414.5*12.5* Mascalzone Latino5322*8* ALL4ONE Challenge52348 Synergy Russian Sailing52346* Team Artemis50555A4OARTBORTNZMASSYNPoints A4O220004 ART000000 BOR022228 TNZ220228MAS220026SYN22*000 2* * = Point(s) deducted by umpires, A = Abandoned, P = Postponed, R = Retired
Finals 26-27 November Two best of three semi finals will be followed by a best of five final. The winner of the round robins will pick there semi final opponent from the top four teams.
Fleet Races 25 November Up to three fleet races will be held, with each team sailing in up to two races. These will be a separate event from the match racing Trophy.Regatta format for Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai louisvuittontrophy.com, 10 November 2010
Sea Dubai Watersports Festival The event will mark the start of the Sea Dubai Watersports Festival under the patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This festival also includes the Dubai Shamaal World Surf Ski Championship, the Oakley Riot World Wakeboard Tournament, the UAE National Day Watersports Parade, the Mina Mile Swimming Competition, an Open Water Swim and Jet Ski Competition, the Traditional 43 ft Dhow Sailing Championship and finishes on 11 December with the final round of the Powerboat World Championships.Dubai to host sailing's prestigious Louis Vuitton Trophy race 18 January 2010
References
External links cupinfo www.louisvuittontrophy.com/ Official Website