POLL: Give us your opinion of the America’s Cup

A Scuttlebutt Poll following the 34th America’s Cup on September 7-25, 2013…

How has the 34th America’s Cup impacted your interest in the event?
48% – I am now more interested in the event
43% – My interest has not significantly changed
9% – I am now less interested in the event

Which of these factors most positively impacted your interest in the event?
36% – High speed multihull performance
35% – Advancements in broadcast technology
29% – Competitive 19-race series

Which of these factors least impacted your interest in the event?
35% – High speed multihull performance
35% – Competitive 19-race series
30% – Advancements in broadcast technology

Do you believe the impact of the 34th America’s Cup will help to grow sailing participation?
63% – Yes
37% – No

If the next America’s Cup had a nationality rule that required each team to have at least 40% of their crew as citizens of the nation they represent, would that impact your interest in the event?
76% – I would be more interested – I want to cheer for a country
20% – It would have no impact
4% – I would be less interested – I want each team to have the best sailors regardless of nationality

Poll was conducted on October 1-2, 2013.