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The America’s Cup Comes To San Francisco This Summer
The 34th AMERICA’S CUP will be contested in San Francisco Bay this summer!
The America’s Cup is oldest trophy in international sport, first contested in 1851.
The 34th America’s Cup is an umbrella term that covers several events: the 2013 America’s Cup Finals, the Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, the America’s Cup World Series and the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup.
The 2013 America’s Cup Final is scheduled Sept. 7-21, 2013, in San Francisco. The final, also known as the Match, will feature the defender, ORACLE TEAM USA, against a challenger that will have won the Louis Vuitton Cup which goes to the winner of the America’s Cup Challenger Series. The Louis Vuitton Cup series to determint the challenger, begins on July 4, 2013 and runs until August 30.
The America’s Cup is the most difficult trophy in sport to win. In the more than 150 years since that first race off England, only four nations have won the coveted trophy.
Throughout its history the America’s Cup has attracted the tycoons of business and industry, flamboyant, outspoken and demanding characters who are often successful in their career, but rarely successful in the America’s Cup. They’re attracted to the Cup because of the demands required to win the trophy, but only four nations have hosted the trophy: the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland.
Come see sports history in San Francisco this summer! Visit americascup.com for more information.
Cherry Creek State Park: The Great Outdoors in the Big City
Situated in Aurora about fifteen minutes south of the airport, this park is a giant hive of activity year round. In warm weather, the 880-acre reservoir opens to swimmers, boaters, jet-skiers, volleyball players, and fishermen; in wintertime, there’s cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and sledding. And that’s just the beginning: picnic areas and campgrounds mean that you can go biking, hiking, horseback riding, sharpshooting, birding, model airplane flying, and more for days on end. Gather all sorts of materials about local flora and fauna, equipment rental, and children’s programs at the park office.
3. Strictly Sail at Miami Int’l Boat Show Feb. 11-15
With more than 2,000 exhibitors, Miami puts on one of the largest boat shows in the world. More than just boats, the Miami International Boat Show includes seminars of all kinds, including a live concert and even a block party!
Try out the new chair fighting challenge, the mechanical bull of the fishing world, or head over to Strictly Sail at the Sea Isle Marina and go on a half-hour sail with the Discover Sailing skipper. This event’s so big it had to go on both land and sea.
4. Crash a Dock Party at the Dallas Boat Show Feb. 5-14
The Dallas Boat Show is back and jam packed with more than 40 exhibits to bring you Party Barges, Yachts, Cabin Cruisers, Powerboats, Jetskis, and even inflatable boats! Sounds li
ke a trip to the Gulf and after 10 fun-filled days at this event you’ll want to make that trip.
Many events are planned throughout the week including: fishing, boat safety trivia, scavenger hunt, etc. For your entertainment, music artists Austin Allsup, Mike Ryan, and Stars Go Dim will be playing during the show and at the Dock Party at Lost Cove Bar.
Don’t miss the Dock Party on the 10th, when 13 restaurants will be added to the mix to bring you delicious food and wine, while special guest TV and Radio personality Brian Doty presents the live auction. There will be a silent auction as well. Children will be entertained and educated at Kids Cove. It’s more than just boats at the Dallas Boat Show.