News Source: Reuters
| about 1 month ago
A New York judge on Tuesday ruled that the next Americas Cup cannot be held in Ras al-Khaimah, one of the United Arab Emirates, because yachting rules dictate it must be held in the southern hemisphere. Two rival teams scheduled to face off in...
News Source: The Examiner
| about 1 month ago
The rare one-on-one showdown in massive multihulled boats now appears headed to Valencia , Spain , unless the bitter rivals can agree on another port that complies with the Deed of Gift. In that case, it would have to be in the Southern Hemisphere.
News Source: The independent
| about 1 month ago
The latest in a barrage of law suits lodged by America's Cup challenger BMW Oracle is asking the New York Courts to disqualify the holder, the Societe Nautique de Geneve, as trustee on behalf of the event and the holder, the Alinghi team. It accuses...
News Source: Miami Herald
| about 1 month ago
Golden Gate filed a breach of fiduciary duty complaint with the New York State Supreme Court asking that SNG be replaced by a "faithful trustee" while still allowing the Swiss to participate in the 33rd America's Cup as defender, or to allow SNG as...
News Source: San Francisco Chronicle
| about 1 month ago
San Francisco's Golden Gate Yacht Club has taken legal action to try to remove Swiss yacht club Societe Nautique de Geneve as America's Cup trustee. More Sports Golden Gate filed a breach of fiduciary duty complaint with the New York State Supreme...
News Source: Sydney Morning Herald
| about 1 month ago
US challenger Oracle has filed suit over Alinghi's choice of the site for their February duel in multihull boats to decide the 33rd edition of sailing's premier competition. Oracle has argued that the venue is unsafe due to its proximity to Iran as...