America's cup live?

[nico]

Hello all,

As you all know, the cup is back.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to find much live coverage of it (i am in the UK). From what i have found so far, SkyTV (££££) is showing it, but no VirtualSpectator any more. Do you know of any internet coverage (free?). Or anything else?

[SuperPiper]

There may be nothing in Canada.

I watched part of an archived race using the animated viewer at the AC site. I was not impressed. And, for the LVC and the AC there will be a charge for this.

Versus in the USA will show the races; but, OLN in Canada has not indicated that it will be covering them.

[nico]

Originally Posted by america's cup website

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 of all of the racing.

Sounds good, looks like I should spend a few month over there. Weather should be good enough to live outside. .

[D_Mylonas]

hey Nicolas,

Have you tried any of the existing websites like challenger commission or valenciasailing.blogspot.com?

I believe that the only opportunity will be to access the races via a pay-per-view system, where you'll give £5 to watch 2-3 races or the whole day. or similarly say 5 Euros on Eurosport. I think they'll show free highlights on the internet but that's all I can think of for the moment!

Dimitri

[D_Mylonas]

Originally Posted by D_Mylonas

I believe that the only opportunity will be to access the races via a pay-per-view system, where you'll give £5 to watch 2-3 races or the whole day. or similarly say 5 Euros on Eurosport. I think they'll show free highlights on the internet but that's all I can think of for the moment!

Dimitri

Actually in France it's Canal + Sport, Sport + and I-tele who'll broadcast the event and not Eurosport as previously mentioned. No good news really. In Spain it's the National television rtve so you have more chances getting some action on their website, although it might only be accessible to spanish internauts. Same goes with Germany (ard, zdf) Netherlands (nos). In Greece it's Supersport so I'll have a lok for you and if I find something I'll let you know once I see you in the department

[SuperPiper]

None of the english nor french websites for the broadcasters on the AC TV list offer a webcast.

Has anyone found a source for AC racing?

[RANCHI OTTO]

Italian broadcast "La 7" free of charges...!!!!

All race matches live...!

FORZA ALINGHI!

[SuperPiper]

I get a dialog box that indicates my IP address is not from within Italy, so bugger off you Canadian slacker.

[allan white]

I truely doubt he was trying to be anything but helpful.

Allan

[Jeff]

A couple other people have flagged the message above by SuperPiper as rude, but I'm pretty sure he meant it as humor not to be rude.

[SuperPiper]

Oooh Sorry Guys.

I am the slacker Canadian.

The message indicated that I could not get the webcast because I was not Italian.

[Arvy]

Originally Posted by RANCHI OTTO

Italian broadcast "La 7" free of charges...!!!!

All race matches live...!

FORZA ALINGHI!

Hiya,

Any idea if La 7 is also broadcasting it on the sattelite? And where to find a schedule of the broadcasts?

Grtz,
Arvy

edit: just checked the la 7 website, but it is down. On atlantic bird La7 seems to be transmitting in FTA, but on hotbird it is in videoguard (so far for free broadcasts). Unfortunately I can't receive atlantic bird..

[Arvy]

I am wondering, doesn't sailingchannel broadcast it? Unfortunately sailing channel doesn't have EPG (Electronic Program Guide) so i have to figure out what is on their website (http://www.sailingchannel.it). And as I am not itialian I can't read very much of it haha. Fortunately sailingchannel broadcasts in english as well.

[RANCHI OTTO]

because I was not Italian

the translation from italian is "because you are not in Italy" nothing to do if you are italian or canadian.