Live from New Zealand - Tangled Line

Boat/US Magazine, Jan, 2003

Time for another America's Cup regatta! It hardly seems like three years since the Kiwis trounced challenger Prada from Italy in five straight races. Only one of five American teams made it to the challenger finals. But this time around, the Americans consolidated into three teams, one of which has a good shot at being the challenger. With the enormous sailboats bashing about the blustery winds of the Hauraki Gulf, it makes for great midwinter armchair sailing.

From the comfort of your home, you can catch the Louis Vuitton Challenger Finals Jan. 12-20 on Outdoor Life Network, and then all nine America's Cup races on ESPN2. A preview show on ESPN2 airs Feb. 13 at 11 p.m. For more information, and to check for day or time changes, go to www.americascup.com or www.espn.com.

All races air live at 7 p.m. EST. The schedule is as follows:

America's Cup Race Finals

Race       Date

1          Friday, Feb. 14
2          Saturday, Feb. 15
3          Monday, Feb. 17
4          Wednesday, Feb. 19
5          Friday, Feb. 21
6          Saturday, Feb. 22
7          Monday, Feb. 24
8          Wednesday, Feb. 26
9 (Final)  Friday, Feb. 28