Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG) has responded to the earlier correspondence from the Challenger of Record, Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC). The letter is one of two published on the Alinghi.com website.
In this they touch on the issue of rules and measurement. The reality is that the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) will be appointing the key officials for the event and that it will be conducted under ISAF Regulations and the ISAF Racing Rules.
While there will inevitably be a measurement process, as outlined by Societe Nautique de Geneve, any adverse measure report or discrepancy would be reported through to the International Jury appointed by ISAF.
While SNG are keen to see a multi challenger series constructed for the 33rd America’s Cup, the consent of the Challenger of Record is necessary before this can happen, and it is unlikely due to the possible delay in the match that would result, and would impact on the 34th America’s Cup – which will be a multi-challenger event.
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