Valencia, 20th January 2006 - Extensive live television coverage of the
three 2006 Valencia Louis Vuitton Acts will be made available to
rights-holding broadcasters of the 32nd America's Cup.
Following strong response to the basic television product offered in
2005, the decision has been made to offer an enhanced live broadcast to
rights-holders of all of the racing this season. This brings forward the
plans for enhanced live television by one year.
"This is a chance to deliver exciting America's Cup action live from the
race course," said Paco Latorre, the Director of Communications for the
event organising body. "It also gives our host broadcaster the opportunity
to further develop its product and experiment with new technologies ahead
of the Louis Vuitton Cup and America's Cup Match itself in 2007, ensuring
the final product is comprehensive and innovative."
The live feed means a richer on-site experience for visitors to the Port
America's Cup in Valencia as well. With multiple cameras in the air, on the
race boats and on the race course, the 'Giant Screen' in the Park will
feature full coverage all of the racing.
The 2006 racing season opens in Valencia with a match racing regatta -
Louis Vuitton Act 10 - from the 11th to 18th of May. Act 11, a fleet racing
regatta, follows immediately from the 19th to 21st of May.
Racing concludes with the Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 12, a match racing
series featuring a round robin, semi final and final, from the 22nd of June
to the 3rd of July.