America’s Cup Challenger, Golden Gate Yacht Club has initiated further moves on the Constructed in Country issue after the passing of its five day deadline set on 22 December.
On 22 December GGYC notified The America’s Cup defender, Societe Nautique de Geneve, requesting a response to claims that it’s America’s Cup Defender, Alinghi 5 had sails constructed using the 3DL process, manufactured at North Sails plant in Minden, Nevada, the only plant of its type in the world.
SNG responded saying Alinghi 5’s sails were … Details
The much expected Constructed in Country discussion has kicked off in the ongoing saga of the 33rd America’s Cup.
The issue harks back to the 19th century Deed of Gift which requires that the vessel be ‘constructed in the country to which the Challenging Club belongs, against any one yacht or vessel constructed in the country of the Club holding the Cup.’
It has not really been determined if the same rule applies to … Details
Here’s an ‘end of year’ slide show compiled by our fantastic team photographer Gilles Martin-Raget (FRA). It’s been quite a year, and 2010 promises to be even more intense!
The BMW ORACLE Racing team has departed San Diego for Valencia, Spain, in preparation for February’s 33rd America’s Cup Match.
The cargo ship Oceanlady left the Port of San Diego early on Tuesday afternoon and turned south. It will pass through the Panama Canal before heading across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Mediterranean Sea. The trip to Valencia will take approximately three weeks, depending on weather.
The cargo on board is unique, with the ship is carrying … Details