This is one of the times that I really appreciate living in SF.  The American’s Cup is coming to SF next year and this weekend was such an awesome teaser to the actual race.  All week, they’ve held the American’s Cup World Series at Marina Green and we went this weekend to watch the action.

On Saturday, we took the bus to the Marina Green and I was amazed at how they transformed the area into a little village filled complete with food vendors, a beer garden, and grand stands.  The catamarans were right up against the shore with their tall “wings” ready to race.

We got to watch all the match races and then the fleet races afterward.  Team Oracle did well and as a commoner who didn’t buy tickets for a grand stand seat, I got a pretty good view from the shore.

It was a bit gloomy and cold on Saturday but Sunday was sunny and much warmer.

After having breakfast in Chinatown and picking up some baos, we took Jason and Jia along this time.  Unfortunately, we got there just a minute too late because as we were crossing the street the finish gun went off and it was all over.  Shucks.

They’ll be back for another World Series race during Fleet Week on the first weekend of October so that should be a fun weekend.  Can’t wait to see the actual race next year!!