Valencia Wins – AC 33 is On

Valencia Wins – AC 33 is On, Appellate Decision Handed Down

So many times the sailing world thought that finally the 33rd america’s cup will be disputed, but this time I think that it is the one.

See the nycourt Supreme Court ruling

“Order, Supreme Court, New York County (Shirley Werner Kornreich, J.), entered October 30, 2009, which granted plaintiff Golden Gate Yacht Club’s (GGYC) motion for an order declaring invalid Societe Nautique De Geneva’s (SNG) selection of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (RAK) as the venue for the 33rd America’s Cup yacht race, unanimously affirmed, without costs. Order, same court and Justice, entered November 4, 2009, which, inter alia, ruled that, under the Deed of Gift governing the race, a yacht’s “rudders” may not be included in measuring its length on load water-line, unanimously affirmed, without costs. ”

 

So we will have a wonderful times in february seeing 2 titans competing for the old mug. But still keep finger crossed.

 

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BOR 90, BMW Oracle Beeing Shipped To Valencia

It is time to move for Bor 90, the american trimaran who will compete against Alinghi 5 for the conquest of the 33 america’s cup. The race should be held in february in Valencia if the planets alignement are correct. Never mind all the court sessions that pleague this event.

Here from Bor 90 blog: “Our time in San Diego is coming to a close, and during the afternoon, one hour ahead of schedule, the BOR 90 was moved from the team base to on board the cargo ship the Ocean Lady, which will transport it to Valencia.”

We will now for sure in anytime soon if the race will be held in Valencia. The sailing world is waiting for a court decision on where the race will take place.

 Christian.

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