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Court decides Golden Gate Yacht Club is Challenger of Record

by Neus Jordi 2 Apr 2009 10:07 PDT

Disappointment at Club Náutico Español de Vela and Desafío Español over verdict

Club Náutico Español de Vela (CNEV) and Desafío Español have received the news of the New York Court’s decision with disappointment.

The court’s decision confirms Golden Gate Yacht Club as the Challenger of Record, to the detriment of the Spanish club.

Confirmation is now awaited on statements made by the BMW Oracle Racing Team indicating the possibility of a conventional America’s Cup with multiple teams, reaching an agreement with current defender Alinghi.

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