THE 2016 Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series UK will be the last chance to see Sir Ben Ainslie and his Land Rover BAR team racing on home waters, before they represent Britain in the world’s oldest sporting trophy, the America’s Cup, in Bermuda in 2017.

Sir Keith Mills, chairman of TEAMORIGIN Events, said: "This year’s UK spectacle set the standard for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series events with nearly quarter of a million people visiting Portsmouth to watch the spectacular racing. Portsmouth again showcased that the city can host world class sporting events with mass spectator appeal.

“In putting together the 2016 plans, we talked to our fans, as to what they wanted to see. The feedback outlined that fans wanted to learn more about the sailing and the teams, the technology, the America’s Cup, how it all works in detail. Therefore, we are offering a more compact and content rich environment bringing the boats and teams to the Race Village with team display areas and a new Techzone – Dock out and Dock in shows, fans can see the sailors close-up and engross themselves in the Cup atmosphere. The new ticketed Race Village has expanded in size from 2015 but at a lower entry price point enabling more fans and spectators to enjoy the day out.”