The America's Cup World Series... Or A Water Rodeo

By: Clayton Truscott
Published: 15 September 2011
Tags: sport

It's the sailing equivalent of a wild rodeo and Formula 1 racing, all rolled into one crazy sport on the water. The second leg of the America's Cup World Series is currently under way in Plymouth, just outside Cornwall. If you are nearby or you have some time to spare before 18 September (the last day of the competition), get down there to witness this incredible spectacle - you will not be sorry.

So far, the competition has seen great conditions, and the pretty town has done an incredible job of hosting the prestigious event. But the star of the show will always be the boats and their crew who pull off crazy moves like this...

For more information, daily highlights and coverage of all the America's Cup World Series events, take a look at their website.

Clayton Truscott

Clayton is a comfortable traveller, having grown up in a small city that was far away from everything. He spent lots of time in the car as a child, driving up and down the coast of South Africa on surfing trips with his family. After studying abroad in the United States and spending a year working in London, he moved to Cape Town, where he completed a Master's Degree in Creative Writing. He now works as a freelance writer for various travel, surfing and action sports publications.