The Louis Vuitton America's Cup : J-class exhibition

This was what I’ve looked forward for several months.

The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup in New York.

I’m very lucky to get to watch the race during my stay in New York.

The event took place on May 7^th and 8^th.

The place was the Brookfield Place in financial district, Manhattan.

On the first day on Saturday, May 7^th, I was already there at 10 am, since I checked the website which said that a show would start at 10 am.

As I got up a little bit late, I was in a hurry.

When I arrived at the place, the atmosphere was strange somehow.

There were not so many people, shops were still closed and I felt no wind.

I checked the website with my phone, and figured out 2 hours delay.

I know sailing depends on winds, nature.

After I walked around the place, found nice restaurants, I put myself on the edge of the harbor that has a good view around at 12 pm.

At noon, a show finally started.

It was an exhibition cruise of J-class sailing boats.

Two huge sailing boats docked out, and turned gracefully in front of the harbor.

As far as I learned, J-class boat used to be racing yacht in the past, which was maneuvered by more than 30 people.

It looked so massive compared with the tall buildings standing on the coastline.

The line of sail that was holding wind was so beautiful.