The America's Cup Comes to Strictly Sail Pacific

1:04 PM Sun 11 Apr 2010 GMT

'Strictly Sail Pacific' Strictly Sail Pacific

West Coast sailors and the public are in for a treat as the celebrated BMW Oracle Racing Team, winners of the America's Cup, comes to Jack London Square on Thursday, April 15 as part of America's Cup Day at Strictly Sail Pacific.

This past February, BMW Oracle Racing became the first American team to win the Cup since 1992.

Come See the Cup
Don't miss this phenomenal opportunity to view The America's Cup. It will be proudly showcased and on public display from noon until 6pm on Thursday, April 15th.

Come Meet the Racing Team
The BMW Oracle Racing Team will make a free presentation from 6 to 7pm. The event includes sailing and design team members in an open and interactive Q&A session. See video highlights from the team shot during its winning campaign for the 33rd America's Cup.

The trophy has been held by New Zealand and Swiss yacht clubs since Team New Zealand won the event in San Diego in 1995, the last time the America's Cup was held in the United States.

Have a Great Dat at the Show
While you're on site to see The Cup and meet The BMW Oracle Racing Team, take the opportunity to visit Strictly Sail Pacific and check out hundreds of new products from sailing's top manufacturers and exhibitors, including the Jeanneau 57 and Hunter 39, both of which are making their West Coast debut.

Take a Free Sail Boat Ride
At Discover Sailing, new sailors can register on site for an exciting sail with an expert skipper and experience the sailing lifestyle firsthand. Enjoy a 45-minute free sail with the price of show admission. This is the perfect introduction to sailing.

Polish Your Skills with Our Seminar Series
Whatever you want to know about sailing, you can learn from the pros at more than one hundred seminars that run throughout the show. The seminar series is sponsored by Blue Water Sailing and features some of the top names in sailing.

Parties and Fun at Strictly Sail Pacific
Rub shoulders with national and regional sailing industry leaders and meet new friends at one of several great sailing parties at Strictly Sail Pacific.

Get All the Latest Information about the Show
Download the show guide and find more information by visiting: www.strictlysailpacific.com where you will also find a list of exhibitors, new products, seminars, special events and more.

Strictly Sail Pacific Show at a Glance

Location
San Francisco Bay at Jack London Square in Oakland, California. Just across the Bay from downtown San Francisco, with easy access from around the Bay Area by ferry, BART or bus.

Sailboat Hours
Thursday and Friday, April 15 - 16: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, April 17: 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday, April 18: 10 am - 5 pm

Admission
$12 - Thursday and Friday (Adults)
$15 - Saturday and Sunday (Adults)
$24 - Two-Day Adult Pass
$40 - Four-Day Pass (Available Online Only)
Free - Children 15 years and under (when accompanied by a paid adult)

See You at the Show!

by Sail America

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