The America’s Cup defender, Alinghi 5, was re-launched and had her first test sail on Switzerland’s Lake Geneva today. We’ll be featuring more photos as they come through later today but in the meantime.. WOW! and Well Done! … Details & great pictures
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An engine on an America’s Cup boat?
It’s a real jaw-dropper to Russell Coutts, one of the most dominant skippers in America’s Cup history who now sails for U.S. challenger BMW Oracle Racing.
It’s simply a no-brainer to his counterpart and former mate, Brad Butterworth, who leads two-time America’s Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland.
The engine in question isn’t to propel Alinghi’s 90-foot catamaran, which will face BMW Oracle Racing’s equally monstrous trimaran in a best-of-3 showdown between the bitter rivals next February for the oldest trophy in international sports.
Rather, it’s to provide …Â Details
 Alinghi, the Defender of the 33rd America’s Cup, launched its new 90ft catamaran again today on Lake Geneva, Switzerland in preparation for the start of sailing trials. Carlo Borlenghi present this gallery of images of the occasion … Details & pictures
Further to the Motions lodged by BMW Oracle racing earlier in the week alleging a secret agreement between the International Sailing Federation and the Societe Nautique de Geneve, the International Sailing Federation today issued the following statement on their website:
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the world governing body of the sport, and the Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), the trustee and holder of the America’s Cup, are pleased to announce that the 33rd America’s Cup Match will be conducted under the Deed of Gift provisions, the SNG rules, the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and ISAF Regulations as required by the Deed of Gift.
Any changes to the ISAF Rules and Regulations not already covered by provisions within the ISAF Rules and Regulations will require sanction from ISAF.  … Details