2013 Louis Vuitton Cup

The 8th Louis Vuitton Cup was held during July and August 2013, in San Francisco, California, United States of America. The three contenders were Artemis Racing (Sweden), Emirates Team New Zealand (New Zealand), and Luna Rossa Challenge (Italy). After a preliminary round robin to determine seeding, Artemis Racing was eliminated in the semi-final round by Luna Rossa Challenge by four races to none. In the final, Emirates Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa Challenge by seven races to one, and went on to challenge Oracle Team USA for the 2013 America's Cup.

8th Louis Vuitton Cup
Event information
Typechallenge race for America's Cup
DatesJuly 4 – September 1, 2013
Host citySan Francisco, California, United States of America
BoatsArtemis Racing
Emirates Team New Zealand
Luna Rossa Challenge
Distanceseven-leg course
Websitewww.americascup.com
Results
WinnerEmirates Team New Zealand
Succession
Previous2007 Louis Vuitton Cup
Next2017 Louis Vuitton Challenger's Trophy
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