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As would-be challengers wait to know the format of the 37th America’s Cup, when the entry period opens, the New York Yacht Club apparently knows enough to shift their attention elsewhere. Duncan Johnstone of STUFF Media reports:
The New York Yacht Club have decided not to play in the next America’s Cup, although the Stars + Stripes team have vowed to stay in the game. The famous club confirmed to Stuff that they are “putting our pursuit of the 37th America’s Cup on hold.”
Defenders for the New Zealand team said they weren’t surprised by the development.
“While it’s disappointing to hear about NYYC’s apparent loss of the AC37, we’re not entirely surprised as we started to see them grapple with the reality of being a competing yacht club as early as December of. last year, “said Team New Zealand. in a strong and reactionary statement.
“Commodore Culver’s Corinthian approach to the modern America’s Cup was clearly at odds with their former representative team American Magic, whom they alienated earlier this year.
“The reality of America’s Cup competition today is that every yacht club needs its representative team to be responsible for the operation and decisions of its challenge or defense, while protecting the club and its members. of any financial responsibility.
“American Magic (the team) and Stars + Stripes remain involved in the wait for the AC37 protocol next month.
“The result of NYYC’s approach stands in stark contrast to that of RNZYS and Team New Zealand who have enjoyed a lasting relationship for 27 years, winning the America’s Cup four times where the yacht club plays a valuable supporting role. to the team that bears the financial and competitive responsibilities.
This brings an end to a bizarre few months for the Cup’s most famous club after their ill-fated return to action in Auckland where their entry, American Magic, was badly damaged in a dramatic capsize, and they were the first team to be eliminated. .
In July, the club announced that they were moving forward with the Stars + Stripes union which had failed to raise the funds to participate in the last Cup in Auckland despite the purchase of boat plans and construction. of their first AC75.
American Magic and Stars + Stripes will still chase the upcoming America’s Cup, but must find new club allegiances. – Full report
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