The America’s Cup official Challenger of Record, Team Australia, has withdrawn from the 2017 regatta. The Australian syndicate, represented by Hamilton Island Yacht Club, made the announcement on Saturday, July 19, 2014.
The island of Bermuda and San Diego in California have been shortlisted as potential venues for the 35th America’s Cup. The final host city will be announced before the end of this year.
Scorpion RIBs proud to announce its continued support for Sir Ben Ainslie during the world-renowned 35th America’s Cup.
Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation (BMF) has responded to Sir Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup Challenge, launched on June 10, 2014.
Sir Ben Ainslie, one of the best sailors in the UK, has launched his bid to win the America’s Cup. The launch ceremony was attended by the Duchess of Cambridge, a keen sailor herself.
Amendments to the Protocol for the 35th America’s Cup have been recently issued, ahead of the entry period, which is open from June 9 through August 8, 2014.
The Challenger of Record for the 35th America’s Cup has become the Hamilton Island Yacht Club. Its Australian team will represent all challengers in dealings with the defender Oracle Team USA of Golden Gate Yacht Club, San Francisco.