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Alinghi chooses UAE for America's Cup venue
By IBI Magazine
Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), representing America's Cup Defender Alinghi, yesterday said that Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates will be the host country for the 33rd America's Cup. Its main rival BMW Oracle issued a statement through its sponsor, Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC), that it did not believe the Swiss syndicate could unilaterally choose the venue.
"This is a venue that offers perfect weather and great sailing conditions for a match in February; the authorities have shown tremendous interest in, and support for hosting the America's Cup," said Fred Meyer, vice-commodore of the Societe Nautique de Geneve, in a statement.
GGYC said it was reviewing its options after the announcement. "GGYC believes SNG's choice of this venue, without our mutual consent, is contrary to the Deed of Gift and the decisions and orders of the New York courts," read its statement.
The two sides have been in court over the last two years regarding the terms of the event, and the interpretation of the America's Cup "Deed of Gift" which determines the rules for the event. GGYC has accused the Swiss of unfairly changing the rules and conspiring against them with the International Sailing Federation. In the latest court ruling, a New York judge ruled that an engine Alinghi installed on its racing multihull was allowed under the Deed of Gift. Both sides will reappear in court on August 10 for a hearing on the racing guidelines.
"Our absolute priorities in making this decision are the prevailing weather conditions and the resulting safety that they bring to both teams," said Alinghi skipper Brad Butterworth in the SNG statement. "We looked everywhere for a venue that suited having good racing for the match dates in February."
Meyer said UAE authorities would make a "purpose-built island" available to the teams for their bases. "It is a great moment for us to host this prestigious event and to welcome all the sports people to the UAE and to Ras al-Khaimah to watch this great event," said His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras al-Khaimah, in the SNG statement. "We are looking forward to its success."
By IBI Magazine
Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), representing America's Cup Defender Alinghi, yesterday said that Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates will be the host country for the 33rd America's Cup. Its main rival BMW Oracle issued a statement through its sponsor, Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC), that it did not believe the Swiss syndicate could unilaterally choose the venue.
"This is a venue that offers perfect weather and great sailing conditions for a match in February; the authorities have shown tremendous interest in, and support for hosting the America's Cup," said Fred Meyer, vice-commodore of the Societe Nautique de Geneve, in a statement.
GGYC said it was reviewing its options after the announcement. "GGYC believes SNG's choice of this venue, without our mutual consent, is contrary to the Deed of Gift and the decisions and orders of the New York courts," read its statement.
The two sides have been in court over the last two years regarding the terms of the event, and the interpretation of the America's Cup "Deed of Gift" which determines the rules for the event. GGYC has accused the Swiss of unfairly changing the rules and conspiring against them with the International Sailing Federation. In the latest court ruling, a New York judge ruled that an engine Alinghi installed on its racing multihull was allowed under the Deed of Gift. Both sides will reappear in court on August 10 for a hearing on the racing guidelines.
"Our absolute priorities in making this decision are the prevailing weather conditions and the resulting safety that they bring to both teams," said Alinghi skipper Brad Butterworth in the SNG statement. "We looked everywhere for a venue that suited having good racing for the match dates in February."
Meyer said UAE authorities would make a "purpose-built island" available to the teams for their bases. "It is a great moment for us to host this prestigious event and to welcome all the sports people to the UAE and to Ras al-Khaimah to watch this great event," said His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras al-Khaimah, in the SNG statement. "We are looking forward to its success."
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