America’s Cup Update
by Jake on Apr.30, 2008, under America's Cup
So here’s where we are with the America’s Cup. Alinghi has filed for an appeal on the entirety of Justice Cahn’s rulings to date and asked for an expedited hearing. They got the expedited hearing and it’s scheduled to happen on June 5th. BMW/Oracle filed to have the whole thing tossed – we’ll hear more about that on June 5th but the word on the street is that Alinghi has very little chance of success with the appeal.
Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for Cahn’s ruling regarding the date of the event. One would presume that he has delayed his ruling due to the appeal filed by Alinghi – which could potentially negate anything he has to say (so why bother?). His ruling could come out any day but don’t hold your breath.
Across the pond, Alinghi has announced that they have begun design of their DoG boat and will be ready for a May 2009 event…as if repeating 2009 will magically make the October 2008 date go away. That’s the nutshell.
