The big decision

Judge Cahn of the New York Supreme Court rules on the America's Cup

In New York Judge Cahn has ruled in favour of the Golden Gate Yacht Club in their case with the Societe Nautique de Geneve over the present Challenger of Record being invalid.

So far we have only received a statement from Alinghi:

Today’s decision against the validity of the Club Náutico Español de Vela (CNEV), the Challenger of Record, is a disappointment to the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), AC Management (ACM), Alinghi and the seven entered Challengers affected by the outcome.

There will now be a thorough review of the Judge’s decision and an analysis of the various options offered by the Deed of Gift.

Ernesto Bertarelli, President of Alinghi, says: “We are disappointed that a technicality made the CNEV invalid and we are now looking forward to discussions with the Golden Gate Yacht Club to keep the America’s Cup functioning.”