Americas Cup, Club Goleta : April – June 2007
The 32nd Americas cup is the sporting event of the year. For the first time in its long history, the race for the oldest trophy in sport will be contested in Europe. Much more than a sailing regatta, the 32nd America’s Cup is a spectacle not to be missed!

Returning to Europe for the first time in over 150-years, the programme for the 32nd America's Cup reflects the importance of this occasion.

Alinghi, a new team from Switzerland, won the 31st America's Cup in Auckland, NZ in 2003. As the winner of the last event, Alinghi is now the 'Defender' and has selected Valencia on the east coast of Spain as the venue where it will defend its title in 2007. 11 'Challengers' from 9 different countries have taken up the fight for the right to race Alinghi in the 32nd America's Cup Match, the grand final of the 2007 races.

Whilst the challenger has been forged in the battles of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Alinghi has been intensely training and testing on its own in an effort to build enough speed and strength to retain the America’s Cup. The 32nd America’s Cup Match is a first to five (best of nine) series that will test the abilities of the two teams over a range of conditions. Consistency is the key here and the first day or two of racing is a critical indication of which team has the speed to succeed and capture the cup. The America’s Cup match might be over after five races in a 5 – 0 whitewash or, as in 1983, it may come down to a nail biting, tactical final race for glory!

There will be only one on-shore facility within the venue that is available for the corporate community. This fantastic, purpose-built structure with air conditioning will be situated waterside on the edge of the new 500-metre canal leading from the Port America's Cup to the sea. Club Goleta is a unique programme offering an unrivalled hospitality experience. For the first time in the history of the Cup, European companies have the opportunity to invite guests to witness the world’s greatest and most glamorous sailing event – no more than a few hours away by plane or train.

For a majestic and sophisticated sport, the organisers of the event have developed this very special and exclusive programme so that every guest will leave Port America’s Cup with memories of a superb day of sport, sun and sea with warm Spanish hospitality.