Dirk DeRidder seeks reinstatement in 34th America’s Cup

Following the decision by the America’s Cup international jury on September 3 to ban Oracle Team USA wingsail trimmer Dirk DeRidder from the regatta, a result of the penalty the team incurred due to infractions during the AC World Series, there is now an initiative seeking to reinstate the crewman. It is the contention that Mr. DeRidder was not afforded procedural due process by the Jury, and that the Jury decision should be overturned.

Letter to ISAF
Argument for reinstatement
Statement for the defense from Paul Henderson
Statement for the defense from Jack Caldwell