Sailors compete in America’s Cup World Series New York
Sailors raced in New York Harbor for the America’s Cup World Series on Saturday and Sunday in New York, New York. The six international teams competed for points that count toward the final competition, to be held next year in Bermuda. Sailing on catamarans just off-shore of lower Manhattan, America’s Cup was called the biggest sailing event on the Hudson River in nearly a century.
- Groupama Team France crew relaxes after crossing the finish line to win the second race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Crewmembers aboard Groupama Team France during pre-racing in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 7, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Actor Mark Ruffalo sails aboard Land Rover BAR during pre-racing in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 7, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Emirates Team New Zealand sails past the Statue of Liberty during pre-racing in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 7, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Oracle Team USA crosses the finish line of the second race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Artemis Racing and Groupama Team France cross during the second race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Land Rover BAR competes during the first race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Artemis Racing crew relaxes aboard after winning the first race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- A crewman aboard Groupama Team France hangs up the mast before the start of the first race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Groupama Team France sails the course as the near the Statue of Liberty during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- SoftBank Team Japan races during the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York May 8, 2016 in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
- Artemis Racing of Sweden, left, sails past Groupama Team France during Race 1 at the America’s Cup World Series sailing event in New York, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Emirates Team New Zealand won the N.Y. event. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
- SoftBank Team Japan sails during Race 1 at the America’s Cup World Series sailing event in New York, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Emirates Team New Zealand won the N.Y. event. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
- Emirates Team New Zealand crew members pose for a picture after winning the N.Y. race of the America’s Cup World Series sailing event in New York, Sunday, May 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
- Sailboats line up for the start of Race 2 at the America’s Cup World Series sailing event in New York, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Emirates Team New Zealand won the N.Y. event. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
- A spectator’s sailboat flies a United States flag near the Statue of Liberty during an America’s Cup sailing event, Sunday, May 8, 2016, on the Hudson River in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
- The crew of Emirates Team New Zealand, left, celebrates as they finish in front of Oracle Team USA during Race 3 of the America’s Cup World Series sailing event in New York, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Emirates Team New Zealand won the N.Y. event. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
- Fans from the shore during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Oracle Team USA sails during Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race on May 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
- Groupama Team France competes during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City.Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Artemis Racing and Land Rover Bar compete during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- The teams take off during the start during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Emirates Team New Zealand sails the course during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Teams pass through the start during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Spectators watch from the water during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Fans watch near the finish line during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- A spectator boat moves by the activity in New York Harbor as America’s Cup racing begins two days of sailboat racing on May 07, 2016 in New York, New York. The six teams will compete for points that count toward the final competition, to be held next year in Bermuda. Sailing on catamarans just off-shore of lower Manhattan, it is being called the biggest sailing event on the Hudson River in nearly a century. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
- Fans watch from spectator boats during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Teams from six nations are competing for points that go toward the America’s Cup final in Bermuda in 2017. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Emirates Team New Zeland and Oracle Team USA are in a tight race for the finish during Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 8, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. Emirates Team New Zealand won the series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Softbank Team Japan sails during Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race on May 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
- Land Rover Bar Team Great Britain sails past lower Manhattan during Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race on May 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
- Boats sail past lower Manhattan during Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race on May 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
- The teams set sail during Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Racing on May 7, 2016 on the Hudson River in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Oracle Team USA sails past lower Manhattan during Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race on May 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)