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  Louis Vuitton Cup

  For there to be a single, undisputed winner in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match, the Louis Vuitton Cup must be held first. In 3 rounds of racing, Round Robins, Semi-final and Final, the challengers hoping to snatch the title from the defending champion, Emirates Team New Zealand, must compete against each other. This year, sailboats from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy, the United States and France are going head-to-head for a chance to challenge the Kiwi team for the throne.

  August 29 to September 8: Round Robins.
  September 14 to 19: Semi-Final.
  September 26 to October 5: Final.

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  Sail IN Tour

  The Sail IN Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals focusing on nautical culture in Europe. This year, on the occasion of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, Sail IN is organizing a three-day event in Barcelona to promote the passion and values of sailing. The event includes a selection of films and short films, as well as talks with prominent figures from the sailing world, all of which will focus on sailing and our relationship with the sea.

  In 2024, the Sail In Film Festival, is part of the Cultural Regatta, the programme of activities that accompanies the celebration of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona.

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  Opening Ceremony of the 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup

  One of the most exciting moments of the eagerly awaited 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup 2024 is sure to be the opening ceremony of the Final Match Race. Once again, Barcelona will showcase itself to the world with a spectacle that promises to be both breathtaking and unique, thanks to the use of visual poetry and technology. This very special event at Bogatell Beach is sure to be remembered by all for a long time.

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  Competing at sea Museu Marítim de Barcelona

  The Maritime Museum of Barcelona offers an exhibition that traces the history of Catalan regattas, from their beginnings in beach clubs to the present day, with numerous elite athletes in the spotlight. The exhibition includes documentary works dating back to June 1821 and covers milestones such as the emergence of yacht clubs, the rise of sailing, the multiplication of regattas and the most prominent figures in Olympic competitions.

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  Penelope the Sea is Yours Museu Marítim de Barcelona

  Inspired by the myth of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, in which Penelope showed her ingenuity and patience in delaying the choice of a new husband, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona offers an exhibition called Penelope, the Sea is Yours, which presents the experiences and challenges of six women linked to the world of sailing. They are Abril Marfà, a promising eleven-year-old who is not afraid of challenges; Natalia Via-Dufresne, a sailor with a long history of victories; Nora García, a world champion in Nacra 15 who dreams of an Olympic title Maria Torrijo, the first woman in the world to hold the titles of judge, referee and international regatta official; Andrea Emone, sailor and aerospace engineer with the Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team; and Ana Pujol, a multiple champion in skate sailing regattas. The exhibition will include activities designed to introduce children to the world of sailing.

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  Kakapo Open Race

  The Kakapo Open Race is an international adapted-sailing regatta. This year, on the occasion of the America's Cup, it will be held for the first time in Catalonia, coinciding with the Spanish Championship of Adapted and Inclusive Sailing, allowing participants to accumulate points in both competitions. This regatta highlights the importance of inclusivity in sport, opening the sea to everyone and reinforcing the commitment to equal opportunities.

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  La Barceloneta

  The streets of the Barceloneta in Ciutat Vella district are arranged like corridors running parallel and perpendicular to the Port de Barcelona, and draw us into a world of modest buildings, with balconies displaying clothes hanging out to dry and small ground-floor restaurants and tapas bars, filled with chatter and noise, and permeated by the constant smell of the sea.

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  Port Vell

  The old harbour, Barcelona's Port Vell, which stretches from the Columbus Monument to the Barceloneta, offers endless possibilities to enjoy your leisure time, such as L'Aquàrium or Maremàgnum, amongst others. Following a long historic process, the Port Vell, with its landmark buildings and monuments, now gleams like one of the most valuable pearls on the Mediterranean coast.

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  Vila Olímpica

  The Olympic Village is a young neighbourhood which offers visitors a whole host of possibilities for their leisure time. Overlooking the sea, it is the ideal place to enjoy a stroll while admiring the cutting-edge architecture, enjoying a delicious meal in the marina or a dip in the sea along the Barcelona coastline.

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  Pailebot Santa Eulàlia

  A wonderful example of a historic three-masted vessel, which has been restored to the delight of anyone wishing to learn a little bit more about our country's seafaring past.