Sailing with the America’s Cup on Lake Michigan

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Sailboats get set for the start of the race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series on June 12 off Navy Pier. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

Sailboats get set for the start of the race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series on June 12 off Navy Pier. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

Artemis Racing put together its most consistent regatta of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series to win the Chicago event June 12.

With tens of thousands of fans on Navy Pier, and thousands more out on the water, the racing on Super Sunday lived up to its name.

Navy Pier was a busy place during the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

Navy Pier was a busy place during the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

Close action, three different race winners on the day, and a wildly enthusiastic crowd.

SoftBank Team Japan bookended the regatta with its first race wins of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, taking the first and last race in Chicago, and putting them on the podium for the first time.

 

Spectators get a great view of the races from Navy Pier. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

Spectators get a great view of the races from Navy Pier. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

 

Visitors to Navy Pier could take a break from the races by spending time on the new Ferris Wheel. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

Visitors to Navy Pier could take a break from the races by spending time on the new Ferris Wheel. (Photo by Nick Hanson/for Chronicle Media)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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