Oracle seeks legal ruling over rival's sails
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January 14, 2010, Thursday
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BMW Oracle has asked the New York supreme court to decide whether Alinghi is allowed to defend its America's Cup title with sails made in the United States, the challengers said yesterday.
The Deed of Gift rules for the competition state that competitors' yachts must be constructed in the country which they represent.
Alinghi, which sails under the colors of Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), is based in Switzerland.
"Once again SNG is showing total disregard for the Deed," said CEO of BMW Oracle Racing, Russell Coutts. "First SNG claimed that sails were not part of the yacht. Then it claimed that Alinghi's sails were built in Switzerland, not the USA. Now, SNG is saying that 'constructed-in-country' is not relevant until it announces its yacht for the match.
"Our aim is to make sure the Deed of Gift is upheld, and that the result of the Match on the water is beyond question."
The court has already ruled on other matters relating to the much-disputed race.
The Deed of Gift rules for the competition state that competitors' yachts must be constructed in the country which they represent.
Alinghi, which sails under the colors of Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), is based in Switzerland.
"Once again SNG is showing total disregard for the Deed," said CEO of BMW Oracle Racing, Russell Coutts. "First SNG claimed that sails were not part of the yacht. Then it claimed that Alinghi's sails were built in Switzerland, not the USA. Now, SNG is saying that 'constructed-in-country' is not relevant until it announces its yacht for the match.
"Our aim is to make sure the Deed of Gift is upheld, and that the result of the Match on the water is beyond question."
The court has already ruled on other matters relating to the much-disputed race.
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