WORLD-CLASS SAILING EVENT ON Lake Minnetonka
Since 2016 - Wayzata Match Cup. A sailing event featuring world-class match racing teams battling each other on towering M32 catamarans, all within reach of the Downtown Wayzata shoreline.
WAYZATA MATCH CUP presented by BMW of Minnetonka
• August 10-13, 2017
• 4 M32 Catamarans - 4 Teams
• Round Robin / Semi-Finals / Finals •
PRO - AM Corporate Hospitality
Introducing Wayzata Match Cup. A sailing event
featuring world-class match racing teams battling
each other on towering M32 catamarans, all within
reach of the Downtown Wayzata shoreline.
With exclusive VIP experiences, live music and
exciting entertainment, we invite you to be part
of this high caliber, unique event showcasing
Wayzata as a premiere destination and inspiring
the next generation of Lake Minnetonka sailors.
THE SPORT TODAY
Grand Prix sailing is no longer just a hobby for the ultra-rich. Changes to the America’s Cup have re-shaped sailing into
an extreme sport dominated by highly trained, dedicated young athletes.
GLOBAL REACH
• 195,000 Event attendance over three days
• 11,000 On-water spectators • 4.73M Global viewers
*2016 America’s Cup World Series in Chicago 2017 Americas Cup Bermuda
Boats have evolved from slow, heavy mono-hulls to lightweight, ultra high-tech catamarans that push sailors to the limit. Venues have moved from the open water to stadium sailing, providing exciting, dramatic viewing for spectators and enhanced sponsor engagement.
