Important Details of 34th America's Cup Coming Soon
"New fast boat and fair Protocol rules to be unveiled":  Press Release

Valencia, Spain, August 31, 2010

Save the date: September 13, 2010

Organizers for the 34th America’s Cup plan on September 13 to host a press conference in Valencia to reveal three of the four cornerstones of the next competition:

• The year in which it will be held

• The new Class of Boat for the competition

• The competition rules (The Protocol)

The objective for the 34th America’s Cup has been to create the fairest-ever competition, sustainable to teams and their partners with transformed racing to attract the widest possible audience for an event planned for either 2013 or 2014.

A new, dynamic and exciting class of boat will be revealed.

The year of the 34th America’s Cup will also be confirmed.

Negotiations over the host city venue – the fourth cornerstone – continue, but organizers are confident of making an announcement ahead of the December 31 objective.

The Protocol is now finalized and will be formally signed by the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club and the Challenger of Record, Club Nautico di Roma, in a live- streamed ceremony on the official America’s Cup web site www.americascup.com.

Media can participate in person in Valencia, remotely via Twitter or email questions in advance or during the press conference (pressconference@americascup.com).

What:
34th America’s Cup Press Conference

Why:
34th America’s Cup year, Protocol and new class of boat announced

When:
September 13, 2010

Time:
1300 CET

Where:
BMW Oracle Racing Team Base, Port America’s Cup, Valencia, Spain

Who:
Russell Coutts (CEO BMW Oracle Racing Team)
Vincenzo Onorato (syndicate head of Challenger of Record, Mascalzone Latino)
 

View Original Press Release Document (pdf)

Additional Links and Info:

Visit Golden Gate YC website

Visit Club Nautico di Roma website