{"id":634,"date":"2024-09-29T17:42:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T15:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/?p=634"},"modified":"2024-09-29T19:08:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T17:08:51","slug":"americas-cup-barcelona-wind-wreaks-havoc-on-day-3-of-louis-vuitton-cup-finalthe-third-day-of-the-louis-vuitton-cup-final-in-barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/news\/americas-cup-barcelona-wind-wreaks-havoc-on-day-3-of-louis-vuitton-cup-finalthe-third-day-of-the-louis-vuitton-cup-final-in-barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-co\/","title":{"rendered":"America&#8217;s Cup Barcelona: Wind Wreaks Havoc on Day 3 of Louis Vuitton Cup Final The third day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final in Barcelona brought dramatic shifts in both weather and fortunes for the competing teams. Here&#8217;s a comprehensive breakdown of the day&#8217;s events:"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Gusty Conditions Disrupt Racing<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday, <strong>September 29, dawned with winds of 17-22 knots in Barcelona<\/strong>, a stark contrast to Saturday&#8217;s light air that had forced race cancellations.\u00a0The strong breeze, while exciting for spectators, posed challenges for the teams:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Racing was initially postponed due to winds exceeding the 21-knot upper limit.<\/li>\n<li>Alinghi Red Bull Racing, training nearby, capsized their AC75, highlighting the precarious conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-638\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-638\" src=\"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events.avif\" alt=\"The third day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final in Barcelona brought dramatic shifts in both weather and fortunes for the competing teams. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the day's events\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The third day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final in Barcelona brought dramatic shifts in both weather and fortunes for the competing teams. Here&#8217;s a comprehensive breakdown of the day&#8217;s events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Luna Rossa&#8217;s Misfortune<\/h2>\n<p>The Italian team faced a significant setback before racing could even begin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luna Rossa damaged their mainsail, breaking several battens in the port side.<\/li>\n<li>The team attempted a hasty sail change, a complex operation typically requiring at least 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Unfortunately, the wind moderated during their repair efforts, and Luna Rossa was disqualified from Race 3 for having outside assistance aboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_639\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-639\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-639\" src=\"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-4.jpg\" alt=\"Warranty We back all RankMarket products with a 1 year guarantee\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-639\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>Warranty<br \/>We back all RankMarket products with a 1 year guarantee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>INEOS Britannia Takes the Lead<\/h2>\n<p>The British team benefited from Luna Rossa&#8217;s misfortune:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>INEOS Britannia was awarded the win for Race 3 without sailing.<\/li>\n<li>This victory puts INEOS ahead 2-1 in the series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the day&#8217;s setbacks, both teams remain focused on the competition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luna Rossa managed to fit a new mainsail before the start of Race 4.<\/li>\n<li>The forecast for the remainder of the day predicted winds of 11-15 knots, with potential higher gusts later in the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>Race officials scheduled two races for the day, with starts at 14:10 and 15:15 CET.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-640\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-640\" src=\"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Warranty We back all RankMarket products with a 1 year guarantee\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americascup-live.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-third-day-of-the-Louis-Vuitton-Cup-Final-in-Barcelona-brought-dramatic-shifts-in-both-weather-and-fortunes-for-the-competing-teams.-Heres-a-comprehensive-breakdown-of-the-days-events-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>Warranty<br \/>We back all RankMarket products with a 1 year guarantee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Spectator Experience<\/h2>\n<p>The challenging conditions didn&#8217;t dampen enthusiasm for the event:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large crowds were expected at the Race Village and Fanzones at Pla\u00e7a del Mar and Bogatell.<\/li>\n<li>A substantial spectator fleet gathered on the water to witness the high-stakes racing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the Louis Vuitton Cup Final continues, both teams face intense pressure in their bid to challenge Emirates Team New Zealand in the America&#8217;s Cup match. With the series now favoring INEOS Britannia, Luna Rossa will be eager to bounce back in the upcoming races.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gusty Conditions Disrupt Racing Sunday, September 29, dawned with winds of 17-22 knots in Barcelona, a stark contrast to Saturday&#8217;s light air that had forced race cancellations.\u00a0The strong breeze, while exciting for spectators, posed challenges for the teams: Racing was initially postponed due to winds exceeding the 21-knot upper limit. 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