Live Television to be Broadcast of the 2006 Louis Vuitton Acts
 

January 23, 2006
 

(Valencia) - 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 organizing 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.