Cozumel America's Cup 12 Meter Sailing Regatta Excursion

Convenient meeting location close to all Cozumel cruise ship terminals! Hands-on fun sailing and racing experience! Sail on REAL America's Cup racing yacht! Become part of history and join in the fun aboard a real 12 meter sail boat used in the America's Cup - be part of the crew on Dennis Conner's world winning Stars and Stripes or True North IV. The meeting point for this excursion is right by t

he cruise piers; either a short walk or quick taxi ride. You will get checked in with the sailing staff and assigned to be part of the crew on either the Stars and Stripes or the True North IV. Both boats sailed in the actual America's Cup sailing race. American sailing legend Dennis Conner won the 1992 America's Cup race on the Stars and Stripes! And now is your chance to experience the same excitement in a real sailing regatta race. These boats are also known as 12 meter or metre boats. You will receive expert instruction from the English speaking, experienced sailing staff on the position you are assigned. It might be helping grind the winch or man the line or maybe help with the stop watch...you can elect the level of difficulty including just relaxing and watching. The captain of your assigned boat will raise the sails and maneuver the boat out through the clear water with the other boat close behind. The two boats will line up and then the race is on! Each of the guests aboard will also be guaranteed the opportunity at having their turn behind the wheel. When the race is completed, there will be a small celebration with rum punch to toast the victors. There is also time to browse the gift shop and look at the photos that were taken throughout the excursion.