Buzz in Cup circles focusing on active gyro stabilizer “Herbies” as the magic that altered fortunes.
Addressing rumors, that Team NZ was planning to take Oracle to court over the automatic “Herbie” system it used to work their foils, Emirates Team New Zealand managing Grant Dalton has categorically ruled out making any legal challenge against Oracle Team USA.
Speaking on Radio Sport today Dalton said: “I only heard that a few hours ago. Absolutely not, in any shape form or any other way. It would be an incredibly bad thing to do.”
Many in Team NZ had already dispersed, including the team’s lawyer and rules advisor, Russell Green, so there was no way a challenge could be mounted, he said.
Dalton would not comment on whether he thought the “Herbie” system was legal or not. Listen to Radio Sports interview Grant Dalton: America’s Cup Drama
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