A new app for iPhone and iPad brings the America's Cup, or more precisely the World Series, to your mobile device at any time (the Android version will follow shortly). You can choose an AC-45 cat in the design of one of the participating teams and sail the speed course with it, i.e. against the clock. The game does not require extensive sailing skills; the cat is controlled via the tilt sensors or by fingertip, and occasionally you have to react to a panic condition.
The game idea won't blow away experienced gamers, but your own times are saved and can be improved or shared via Facebook. The game can be Downloaded free of charge from the App Store become.
Those who prefer the real thing will once again have the opportunity to be there live. Nine teams will start today at the first stop of the AC World Series with the 45-foot catamarans in Naples. The French team Aleph, which announced its withdrawal from the America's Cup on 4 April, and Green Comm, which may return later, are no longer taking part. The races start at 2.00 pm, the live broadcast can be viewed here.
Live broadcast from Naples
Lars Bolle
Chief Editor Digital
