Golden Gate Yacht Club, the home of BMW Oracle Racing alleges that defending champion Alinghi’s Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG) is in breach of its duty under the “Deed of Gift”, the regulations that govern the Cup. It says SNG has accepted a challenge from an invalid contender, Desafio Espanol, based at Club Nautical Espanil de Vela.
Club Nautical Espanil de Vela signed the protocol for the 33rd America’s Cup and became the challenger of record moments after Alinghi’s victory in July this year.
Golden Gate claim Nautica Espanol de Vela is not a legitimate club and was created as a means to challenge and keep the competition in Valencia
The Spanish defended its legitimacy and said it hosted a regatta in Santander, Spain, making it eligible to race for the America’s Cup.
“The Dead of Gift” stipulates that the Supreme Court of the state of New York has jurisdiction to settle all disputes in the competition.
The arguments will be heard in court on October 22.
