The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series was a match race regatta in America's Cup Class yachts in Auckland, New Zealand during January and February 2009. Racing started on 30 January. The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series was organised in association with the New Zealand Government, Emirates Team New Zealand, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Auckland City and Skycity Entertainment Group. Bruno Troublé was Louis Vuitton's organizer and spokesperson for the Series.
The creation of the event was in response to the legal battle surrounding the America's Cup yachting competition at the time. Ten syndicates participated in the event. All ten teams used four boats loaned for the regatta from Team New Zealand and BMW Oracle Racing. This made participation more affordable for the teams.
Described by its creators as a "fun and friendly event", the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series relied on the concept of loaned boats and quick and short races with an abbreviated schedule to pack 53 match races into a three-week period. Racing was held every day except on one scheduled lay day.
Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Pacific Trophy, beating Alinghi 3-1 in the Cup Final.
In September 2009 it was announced that the Series would be followed by a Louis Vuitton Trophy.
Read more about Louis Vuitton Pacific Series: Course/Schedule, The Yachts, Confirmed Teams, Junior Series
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