Sailing – America’s Cup – Court Hearing date set for new Rules and ISAF issue in America’s Cup
Golden Gate Yacht Club has lodged a compliant and obtained a Hearing in the New York Supreme Court, for next Tuesday, over a secret agreement that has been signed between the International Sailing federation and Societe Nautique de Geneve regarding the conduct of the 33rd America’s Cup.
Golden Gate allege that ISAF have been paid UKP150,000 by SNG under the secret agreement.
Other issues raised include the rules which are operative for the 33rd America’s Cup, and SNG’s ability to alter those rules at will, and without reference to the Challenger. Of primary concern are the rules relating to use of movable water ballast and use of engine power, which are restricted pr prohibited by the Racing Rules (20054-2008 edition).
In its submissions Golden Gate YC disclose that they do have a new yacht under construction and will be …Â Details