According to reliable information, the CNEV has finally decided not to appeal the decision issued yesterday by Justice Cahn. The field is now clear for Alinghi and BMW Oracle to negotiate an acceptable deal for the 33rd America’s Cup.
An official statement will be issued shortly
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[Source: Barcelona World Race] The two race leaders, PRB and Paprec-Virbac 2, are determined to stay to close to each other as the two boats descend down towards the Roaring 40s. Thats still some days off, but skippers on both boats say theyre determined to remain close, to ensure they stay in the same weather system as the other, and reach the Roaring 40’s together.
We just want to make sure that whatever PRB gets, we get it too, explained Damian Foxall on Paprec-Virbac 2 this afternoon. PRBs Vincent Riou had the same idea earlier in the day. Read the rest of this entry »
[Source: Desafo Espaol] Regarding the resolution published by the New York Supreme Court for the case filed by GGYC against SNG concerning the validity of Club Nutico Espaol de Vela as Challenger of Record, Desafo Espaol states:
Desafo Espaol respects the decision of Justice Cahn but does not share his interpretation regarding the validity of Club Nutico Espaol de Vela. Desafo Espaol has always acted in good faith by challenging through the Club Nutico Espaol de Vela.
Desafo Espaol always believed that it complied with the terms dictated by the Deed of Gift, it consulted with renowned legal advisers and professionals, both national and international. Justice Cahn’s resolution changes the way the requirement of hosting an annual regatta has been traditionally interpreted. Read the rest of this entry »
[Source: World Match Racing Tour] The consensus is that it was shifty out there. If you were on the right side of a shift, you gained the advantage and could control your destiny. Some of the favorites and the veterans didnt catch the first shift. Adam Minoprio and Tiffany Koo sailed the first match of the first flight. Minoprio led around the weather mark and extended his lead to win. Katie Spithill and Paolo Cian had a closer match, but Cian crossed the finish line a half boat length ahead of the Aussie team.
The most exciting match of the flight, and maybe the regatta (I know that its early, but it was an amazing display) was between youngster Torvar Mirsky and old pro Bjorn Hansen. Mirsky set an impenetrable trap on Hansen at the second weather mark. At some point, Mirsky drew a foul. Knowing that it is against the rules to clear the foul within two boat lengths of the mark, he tried to push Hansen beyond the mark and peel off and take his penalty gybe and head to the weather mark. The boats luffed motionlessly for a lifetime and Mirsky was able to push Hansen off to starboard of the weather mark, leave his competitor and round the mark. Mirsky camped on Hansen on the downwind and tried to make Hansen draw a foul. The fourth match, under full speed with their spinnakers up, ran by Mirsky and Hansen, but not before the leeward Mirsky forced Hansen into the overtaking boats. Once Mirsky knew that Hansen had committed the foul, his team popped the chute and took off for the finish line. The ISAF ranked tenth place skipper Torvar Mirsky won his first match of the regatta. Read the rest of this entry »
[Source: World Match Racing Tour] The breeze was on when sailors arrived at the Heritage Bay Club in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia for the last six flights of the round robin series to determine who would qualify for the quarter finals of the final stage of the 2006/07 World Match Racing Tour. Tour scores are so close among the top six going into the regatta that any of the teams can win, so long as they make the first cut and go through to the quarterfinals.
The day started with the match that would elevate even a sloths heart rate the face off between the #1 and #2 ranked teams on the World Match Race Tour - Mathieu Richard of Saba Sailing Team (1) and Ian Williams of Team Pindar (2). The pair used every play in the book during the pre-start sequence. Williams copped a penalty seconds before the start after nearly boxing Richard off at the committee boat. Williams was in hot pursuit throughout the three laps, but never gained enough of an advantage to do his penalty turn before Richard crossed the finish line only a few boat lengths ahead of him. Read the rest of this entry »
Published: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:00 AM MST
Updated: Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:26 PM MST
I arrived Sunday night. I skied in the morning on the upper trails at
SilverStar and in the afternoon on Sovereign Lake trails. There's
enough snow at both, and it's skiing on all the normal trails. Coverage
is quite good. I'm still using rock skis, but many local skiers are on
good skis.
Grooming is more extensive and simply better at Sovereign Lake, but
there's nothing to complain about at either location (they're about 5km
apart, connected by ski trails, on the same mountain).
Temps today were in the upper teens and low 20's (-7C at 3p.m. this
afternoon). Snow is fine cold snow. Humidity today was low and the snow
was drying out during the day (getting squeaky).
It's hardwax classic skiing, and the skating is very good. Read the rest of this entry »
Published: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:00 AM MST
Wilmington, MA - West Yellowstone MT: Swix Sport is proud to announce the
return of Kevin Sweeney to the position of Swix Nordic Racing Service
Director. Kevin rejoins the Swix management team in a similar capacity as in
the pervious 2 years. Kevin will be providing specialized racing information
to retailers, working with elite level racing programs, as well as supplying
technical support at Citizen races, Senior and Junior Nationals.
Steve Poulin Vice President of Sales, Swix is extremely pleased to welcome
Kevin back. Kevin brings a very high level of experience expertise and
knowledge to Swix retailers, elite racers and team programs. As the clear
market leader, Swix is expected to provide this level of service and with
Kevin back on board Swix will be able to supply it .
I am excited to pick up where I left off in providing racing service and
support, says Kevin. This is a great opportunity for me as Swix Sport
continues to provide great products that are a pleasure to promote at all
levels of racing. I am really looking forward to the coming season.
Mr. Sweeney will also be responsible for the coordination of the Swix
Technical Service Team including, clinic scheduling and content creation
along with being the liaison for Swix with the U.S. Ski Team.
[Source: World Match Racing Tour] The Monsoon Cup is the final Stage, of the 2006-07 season. In its third year the Monsoon Cup has maintained its prominent position on the World Tour. Offering the richest prize purse for a sailing event, RM1 million ($300,000).
The Monsoon Cup 2007 is the final ISAF Grade WC match race regatta this year and will see a new ISAF Match Racing World Champion crowned. To ensure the Monsoon Cup is an absolute thriller championship points from the event count double and must be included in the series score, guaranteeing a fight to the end with any one of 5 of the top teams able to win the World Championship. Read the rest of this entry »
Given the limbo the 33rd America’s Cup is currently in and the very uncertain future, it shouldn’t surprise anyone the fact that teams that took part in the previous editions have decided not to enter this time, or at least put their plans on hold.
One of them seems to be China Team, the first ever challenger from China, that apparently moved most of their assets out of their base in Port America’s Cup into a supermarket parking lot. They are now about half a mile from their previous base, right in the middle of one of Valencia’s main avenues. Read the rest of this entry »