Oracle Team USA hosted a meeting with four of the teams who have entered the
35th America�s Cup or plan to by the 8th August 2014; Luna Rossa, Artemis
Racing, Team France and Ben Ainslie Racing.
A positive meeting saw a number of points debated, the key
points agreed between all parties present were:
� Regular meetings encompassing all teams in order to work
collectively to maximize the potential of both this America�s Cup and future
editions.
� Each team plan to host an America�s Cup World Series event
in either their own country, or a country of their choice.
� All the teams present agreed that they would commit � if
they were to win the Cup in 2017 � to continue with the America�s Cup World
Series.
� A commitment to further reduce the costs for both this Cup
and future editions.
� Support for the choice of host venue, be it Bermuda or San
Diego.
� A working group to agree on the date and event structure of
the 36th America�s Cup, to lay the foundations for a sustainable event.
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European Challengers' Statement Affirming Commitment to 2017
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