June 24th, 2013
“It’s just frustrating when you’re literally 13 days away from starting the first race (on July 7) and you could be forced to actually make changes to the equipment, which if you are making design-related decisions should have happened a year ago. We’ve designed our boat according to what the class rule was. We made
June 24th, 2013
Paul Cayard, the CEO of Artemis Racing, hasn’t done much talking since their America’s Cup training accident on May 9 that destroyed their boat and killed crewman Andrew Simpson. But he’s talking now… here’s what he said in an interview with the SF Chronicle… “San Francisco is one of the windiest venues in the world.
June 23rd, 2013
Revised rules: The four day mediation aimed at reaching agreement on implementing 37 safety recommendations previously issued by Regatta Director Iain Murray ended without complete resolution among the four America’s Cup teams. While the mediation process was to remain confidential, the New Zealand team has stated they are opposed to the recommended design change that
June 20th, 2013
By Cory E. Friedman, Scuttlebutt legal analyst “Don’t you know what’s goin’ on out there? This is no Sunday School picnic!” – Night of the Living Dead, Public Domain 1968. “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…,” – Jaws 2, Universal Pictures 1978. Until recently the shambolic mess that
June 19th, 2013
Here is a summary of the current situation with the America’s Cup: * The event’s Protocol, dated Sept. 13, 2010,
June 18th, 2013
An opening ceremony on July 4 will mark the debut of the America’s Cup Park and the start of the
June 17th, 2013
The aspirations for the 34th America’s Cup have never been higher. Amid the event’s storied history, this edition wanted to
June 17th, 2013
The Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles, and is home to the Los Angeles Lakers
June 17th, 2013
By Eric Sorensen, Scuttlebutt contributor Bruce Bates makes an excellent point in Scuttlebutt 3861 on the longevity of the latest
June 17th, 2013
This year’s America’s Cup takes place in San Francisco Bay, from September 7 to 21, with holders Oracle Team USA