America’s Cup to be held in 2013 or 2014 and get new set of rules to increase consultation
By APThursday, May 6, 2010
America’s Cup to get new set of rules
ROME — Russell Coutts says his BMW Oracle Racing team will defend the America’s Cup in 2013 or 2014, and promises sweeping reforms in consultation with other teams.
Seeking to put an end to the disputes that marred the last America’s Cup, Coutts promised a new set of rules and independent experts to solve any conflicts. He said “confrontation has been replaced by consultation” with potential challengers.
Coutts, CEO of the BMW Oracle team, appeared at a news conference Thursday in Rome with Vincenzo Onorato of the Mascalzone Latino team, which is the Challenger of Record.
Coutts said the next America’s Cup venue has not been decided yet, although San Francisco is a strong contender because it is home of Oracle’s founding Golden Gate Yacht Club.
