‘Nautica’ sailing America’s Cup yachts in San Diego

A spectacular Friday morning greeted an international group from Nautica clothing company when they arrived at our Maritime Museum location to do some racing on America’s Cup yachts ‘Stars & Stripes’ and ‘Abracadabra’. 

Nautica Clothing company set to race on America's Cup yachts in San Diego

The twenty guests from China felt right at home with the Next Level Sailing team decked out in beautiful Nautica sailing shirts.

Captain Scott Poorman of Next Level Sailing ready for Nautica guests

Stylish Nautica Sailing clothes worn by Next Level Sailing crew

After a short briefing and then a much longer translation, guests applied sunscreen and headed off on both yachts to try their hand at some America’s Cup racing prior to finishing up at the San Diego Yacht Club for lunch.

America's Cup yacht 'Abracadabra' ready for 'Nautica' guests

America's Cup yachts 'Stars & Stripes' and 'Abracadabra' ready to launch with 'Nautica Clothing Company' guests from China