The global competition promises to be one of the best yet, boasting new world class teams from eight nationalities and new boats.

The switch from racing an Extreme 40 to the G C32 hydro-foiling catamaran means that the race is faster and considerably more challenging for the crew as it’s capable of reaching speeds of 39 knots, in comparison to its predecessor which peaked at 30.

One of the new teams, Land Rover BAR Academy, skippered by Welsh sailor Bleddyn Môn, is the youngest in the fleet and has been created to nurture some of the UK’s hottest sailing talent – and is being mentored by members of Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team.

Racing in Cardiff Bay will take place between 2pm and 5pm from 24 to 26 June. Back on land the public Race Village will host a range of family fun activities, a bar, mouth-watering food stalls and live music. This festival atmosphere, alongside the Series’ pioneering Stadium Racing format, is set to create another exciting event in the summer calendar.

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