America’s Cup rivals headed back to court over rules for February showdown
By Bernie Wilson, APWednesday, July 15, 2009
America’s Cup rivals headed back to court
Bitter America’s Cup rivals BMW Oracle Racing of San Francisco and Alinghi of Switzerland are heading back to a New York court in a fight over rules for their showdown next year in giant multihulls.
BMW Oracle Racing spokesman Tom Ehman says the defending champion Swiss are “playing fast and loose with the rules,” including the use of an engine to trim sails and possibly move ballast on their 90-foot catamaran, which was launched last week on Lake Geneva.
At BMW Oracle Racing’s request, the court has ordered Alinghi to show why it should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the America’s Cup Deed of Gift by denying the Americans their rights as challenger.
A hearing has been set for next Tuesday.
