How to Understand the America's Cup Competition

"Because of the limitations of the venue, the spectating of sailing has become an Internet sport," says Tucker Thompson, cockpit, America True. "The best way to understand the America's Cup is to check out the official site."

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sailboat Racing Rule Book
• Sailing Books
• Sailing School Information
• Sailing Magazines
• Computers With Internet Access
• Computers With Internet Access
• Binoculars
• Binoculars

1. Log on to www.americascup.org.

2. View the pages on history, match racing rules and tactics, the teams, and the schedule of races and results.

3. Tune in for live online race coverage at www.americascup.org and follow the race through the text commentary and still images of the race as it unfolds.

4. Tell the obnoxious tourist sitting in front of you to lose his monstrous hat so you can see the telemonitor.

Tips & Warnings

• "Think of it like a tennis tournament. Whoever wins gets more points, and at the end of a series the boats with the most points advance. When it's all over only one boat earns the right to challenge the Cup holder, New Zealand," explains Thompson.

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