Cup in turmoil
AUCKLAND OUT • INEOS OUT • ALINGHI OUT • BURLING LEAVES ETNZ
AUCKLAND OUT • INEOS OUT • ALINGHI OUT • BURLING LEAVES ETNZ
The America’s Cup is no stranger to factions, fallings out, and legal fights, but the past month has been particularly tumultuous. First came news that Auckland would not host the 38th America’s Cup, despite it being the home port of Cup holders Emirates Team New Zealand, due a lack of funding (see Matt Sheahan’s column on page 20 for more). Next came confirmation that INEOS Britannia would not challenge for the next Cup. The release on 9 April stated: “The decision has been taken after a protra...