The Social America's Cup Live - #AmericasCup & The America's Cup

At a glance Join us for a live social commentary on the America's Cup! Stay connected with fellow fans, get updates from the racecourse, and join the global conversation.
  The AC Pavilion may have opened its doors to visitors on July 4th, but fans of the event were already buzzing all around the internet.  We've been monitoring the chatter since early July.  We are bringing you live social commentary from the Buzz Radar platform. America's Cup 2013 Live Social Conversations The sport of sailing  is typically a tough spectator sport, as the action happens out on the water - in most cases beyond even the best binocular's reach - but that is not the story of what is happening on shore.  With @AmericasCup having 42.7k followers , and 16k tweets for @americascup to date, total social reach* on FB, Twitter and Instagram alone is nearing the 1 Billion mark, and there are weeks more sailing to go.  While the organizers are doing a great job keeping fans posted with live racing and event coverage vis Titter, watching what the fans and participants have to say gives the event more depth, dimension and a sense of community, which is why we would like to share it. [demo_swf]DEVIDQQFFTQ[/demo_swf] When major events happen somewhere in the world, they happen globally on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Social media brings people closer to the things they care about and to like minded fellow fans.  America’s Cup fans get updates right from the racecourse @EmirateszTeamNZ.   Be sure to follow your favorite team;  @LR_Challenge, @EmirateszTeamNZ, @OracleTeamUSA, @ArtemisRacing and use official hashtag #americascup to join the global conversation.

Nicky Yates Published on July 10, 2013 10:40 pm

Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs

What is the official hashtag for the America's Cup?

The official hashtag for the America's Cup is #americascup. This hashtag allows fans to join the global conversation and connect with other sailing enthusiasts during the event.

How many social media followers does the America's Cup have?

The @AmericasCup account has 42.7k followers with 16k tweets posted. The total social reach across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is approaching 1 billion.

Which teams can I follow on social media during the America's Cup?

You can follow the main competing teams including @LR_Challenge, @EmirateszTeamNZ, @OracleTeamUSA, and @ArtemisRacing. These accounts provide live updates directly from the racecourse during competitions.

Why is social media important for America's Cup spectators?

Since sailing happens far out on the water beyond binocular reach, social media brings fans closer to the action. It provides live updates from teams, creates a sense of community, and allows global participation in the event experience.

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