America's Cup 2017: Location, Date and More Details Revealed

In a much anticipated decision, it's been revealed that Bermuda has topped San Diego for the right to host the 35th America's Cup in 2017.      

The event's official Twitter account announced the news:

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The next America’s Cup will be in June 2017 in Bermuda!!

— America's Cup (@americascup) December 2, 2014"

The official announcement was made via live stream from the event's website Tuesday morning. Oracle Team USA are the defending champions after winning the event in San Francisco in 2013.

Harvey Schiller, who is the commercial commissioner for the America's Cup, had this to say about the venue, per the event's official website:

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In Bermuda we have a perfect international venue to demonstrate the excitement America’s Cup boats and teams can generate. The sailing conditions are near perfect. The race course on The Great Sound is a natural amphitheater with room for racing and spectators, amid a spectacular backdrop of islands and beaches. And the proposed America’s Cup Village at the Royal Naval Dockyard will be the heart of the event for the teams and fans alike.

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According to Bernie Wilson of The Associated Press, "This will be the first time a U.S. defender holds the America's Cup outside the United States. It also will be the first time in the regatta's 163-year history that a defender sails the races in foreign waters by choice rather than necessity."

Michael Dunkley, the Premier of Bermuda, was thrilled to be hosting the event, per the event's website.

“We are honored that Bermuda was selected to host the 35th America’s Cup in 2017," said Dunkley. "Being the home of the America’s Cup is an extraordinary opportunity that aligns perfectly with the heritage, profile, spirit and future of our island.”

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This is what it will look like - http://t.co/A6MejqKsHI

— America's Cup (@americascup) December 2, 2014"

The America's Cup World Series begins in 2015 with challengers vying for the right to take on Team Oracle.

In 2017, the top challengers will qualify for the America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs and a spot in a race against the defending champions in June 2017.