The Appeal Court of New York State Decision has, of course, fractured the Protocol signed between SNG and Club Nautico Espanol de Vela (CNEV) and the documents linked off that Protocol, which include the Event and Competition Regulations.
In the event of a Deed of Gift match being sailed, that event will become the 33rd America’s Cup and all agreements between SNG and the other challengers will be invalidated, since they relate to the 33rd America’s Cup, to which they will no longer be part.
This will mean that the teams…Â DetailsÂ
Here are some of the more interesting deals and websites that came across our desk this week:
The Aquapura Douro Valley Resort & Spa in Portugal has a ” Spring Break” package until April 18, at about $900 per person, double occupancy, that includes three-nights’ lodging. Information: www.aquapurahotels.com
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•The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival will be … Details
Founder and Managing director of Team Shosholoza of the South African America’s Cup Challenger, Capatin Salvatore Sarno has issued the following statement in response to Thursday’s ruling by the New York Supreme Court of Appeals:
‘I welcome this week’s New York Court of Appeals ruling. I am really glad that … Details
Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 – It was a great win in the ‘Light In-Port Race’ for Bouwe Bekking’s Telefónica Blue after a long postponement in Rio de Janeiro today. PUMA (Ken Read/USA) put in a solid performance to take second, but the surprise result was the outstanding performance by the rejuvenated Delta Lloyd with Spaniard, Roberto Bérmudez in charge, who took the third podium position.
Only one race was run due to the two hour postponement, but once the sea breeze filled in, there was a solid seven to 10 knot southerly breeze on the Guanabara Bay…Â Details and Pictures