Probably GB's most significant regatta this year will start Sptember 10 in one of England's most historic and celebrated maritime ports, Plymouth. The America's Cup World Series will be staged in front of crowds on the world-famous Plymouth Hoe in the now familiar AC45 catamarans. The regatta promises plenty of action.

The team bases have been built, the shore side facilities are nearing completion and some teams have already started training on site. With just one week to go until the first race of the America's Cup World Series - Plymouth, all of the pieces are falling into place.

For some of the British sailors sprinkled throughout the crew lists, the opportunity to sail at home in the UK is very welcome: "It will certainly be great to be sailing on 'home' waters and to have the support of family and friends, and the venue looks to be a natural amphitheater which should be great for spectators to watch the racing," said Chris Draper, the British skipper of Team Korea.

The nine crews representing seven countries will arrive in Plymouth ready to renew rivalries in the new AC45 wing-sailed catamarans, which have proved to be the perfect tool in delivering close, exciting, adrenalin-filled racing.

This is the second stage in the America's Cup World Series. In the inaugural event in Cascais, Portugal, last month, ORACLE Racing Spithill won the match racing title, while Emirates Team New Zealand came out on top in the first 'Super Sunday' fleet race to grab the overall win.

Here's the current leaderboard for the 2011-2012 AC World Series:

- Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL), skipper Dean Barker
- Artemis Racing (SWE), skipper Terry Hutchinson
- ORACLE Racing Spithill (USA), skipper James Spithill
- ORACLE Racing Coutts (USA), skipper Russell Coutts
- Green Comm Racing (ESP), skipper Vasilij Zbogar
- Aleph (FRA), skipper Bertrand Pace
- Team Korea (KOR), skipper Chris Draper
- Energy Team (FRA), skipper Loick Peyron
- China Team (CHN), skipper Charlie Ogletree

China Team has a new skipper in Charlie Ogletree, who has been promoted from the role of tactician in Cascais. Andreas Hagara, an experienced and decorated multihull sailor from Austria, joins the team as helmsman.

To follow the live action, viewers can tune in to the America's Cup YouTube channel. Featuring a multi-screen player, viewers can choose from live onboard footage, a graphical overview or an eagle's eye view, as well as from expert sailing or standard sports commentary as part of the daily livestreaming. The racing is also available on demand at www.youtube.com/americascup

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