How to follow the 44Cup World Championship

Mid-July sees the 2019 World Championship event for the 44Cup fleet on familiar waters with the 44Cup Marstrand over July 9 to 13, where the locals and sailing fans on this famous Swedish summer holiday hotspot will be rooting for Artemis Racing and her Swedish owner-driver Torbjörn Törnqvist.

The picturesque island of Marstrand, with its New England-style architecture, has been a regular host of the RC44s which have visited annually since 2011, with the exception of 2016. In 2017 and 2018 it was the venue for the RC44 World Championship, which was won both times by Vladimir Prosikhin and Team Nika making them the first ever team to win a hat-trick of 44Cup World Championship titles.

What to expect from Marstrand

In the far west, where the archipelago ends and the open sea begins, you find the island of Marstrand with Carlsten Fortress at the top. The sailing town and seaside resort Marstrand is a favourite with visitors. It is home to a harbour filled with all kinds of boats, cosy homes along car-free streets, top restaurants and cafées, sun and salty swims, music and spectacle.

A short ferry ride across the strait brings you to the island. On Marstrand, visitors can find both nightlife and quiet tranquillity depending on when they choose to go. Its cosy block, tiny alleys and nooks, the dominating fortress and ocean views at every turn, stir strong emotions. The jetties of Sweden’s largest guest marina are filled to the brim with boats of all sizes and Match Cup makes Marstrand the sailing capital of Sweden.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACING

Make sure you don't miss a moment of the 44Cup World Championship 2019 with our how to watch the racing guide:

ON THE DOCK

The boats will be moored next to the ferry terminal on Marstrand Island from Monday 8 July. Take a seat close to the shore and listen to the shouts from on board the boats as the fleet fight-it-out just metres in front of you. Practice racing will take place on Tuesday 9 July in preparation for the five days of ultra-competitive racing.

Event schedule

Tuesday, 9 July
10.00 Practice race briefing
11.30 1st warning for practice racing
18.15 Welcome drinks, Marstrands Havshotell

Wednesday, 10 July
10.00 Fleet race briefing
10.30 VIP morning briefing
11.00 VIP boat dock out
11.30 1st warning signal for fleet racing
16.00 Aftersail buffet

Thursday, 11 July
10.00 Fleet race briefing
10.30 VIP morning briefing
11.00 VIP boat dock out
11.30 1st warning signal for fleet racing
16.00 Aftersail buffet

Friday, 12 July
10.00 Fleet race briefing
10.30 VIP morning briefing
11.00 VIP boat dock out
11.30 1st warning signal for fleet racing
20.00 44Cup Marstrand Gala Dinner, Sillsalteriet

Saturday, 13 July
10.00 Fleet race briefing
10.30 VIP morning briefing
11.00 VIP boat dock out
11.30 1st warning signal for fleet racing
15.30 Last warning signal
16.00 Prize giving ceremony + buffet on the dock

GUEST EXPERIENCE

The 44Cup Tour was an early adopter of the innovative VIP experience and offers guests the unique opportunity to experience the thrill of high-performance yacht racing from right in the middle of the action.

For selected guests, the opportunity to be onboard during racing is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests are transferred by RIB onto the RC44 boats where they will meet the team and take their place at the back of the boat. They then sit back and enjoy the ride as the best sailors in the world battle for their position on the race course.

The 44Cup ask all guests wishing to go out on the water to bring practical shoes and a waterproof coat.

FOLLOW THE RACING ONLINE

If you can't make it down to the water's edge but want to follow, there are plenty of ways to stay up to date...

DOWNLOAD THE TRAC TRAC APP

Follow the racing live via GPS tracking here.

FOLLOW OUR LIVE BLOG

Bring your online racing experience to life with our on the water live blog, updating you on all the action blow-by-blow and the conditions as it happens.

The blog will be active on the 44Cup homepage as soon as the event starts.

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