Strictly speaking, the Defender is the yacht club that holds the America’s Cup, at present the Golden Gate YC (GGYC), also referred to as the Trustee. Oracle Team USA is GGYC’s representative in the racing. “Defender” is also the term for the yacht that sails in the America’s Cup Match against the Challenger. Golden Gate …
On the 30th anniversary of Australia II’s historic win in 1983, the Hamilton Island Yacht Club has been confirmed as the challenger of record for the 35th America’s Cup, and meets requirements stated within the “Deed of Gift” of the America’s Cup Dates, type of boat, format and rules are subject to negotiation between the …
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The Challenger of Record (COR) title is an artifact of the process that lets multiple teams compete to face the Defender. Traditionally, as the final race of the America’s Cup ends, the winning yacht club accepts a Notice of Challenge from a foreign yacht club. That entry receives the title of Challenger of Record. In …
Audio from Radio Sport New Zealand: Sunday, 29 September 2013 Russell Coutts: 34th America’s Cup – Russell Coutts talks to Murray Deaker following the 34th America’s Cup. They discuss this year’s campaign, the future of the event, and more. Grant Dalton: Future of Team NZ – Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton talks to Murray …
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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 …