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No curtains
Among the positive attributes of the last America’s Cup was in its openness. Past Cups had pushed away the people, but this one welcomed spectators. The Acts brought the Cup boats to various countries, and the shielding curtains that hid the underbody of the boat were permanently pulled down prior to the Challenger Series (formerly known as the Louis Vuitton Cup). The fans once again felt connected with the event. With so much uncertainty surrounding the next Cup, there does seem to be a continuation of the openness. Many of the documents, whether they are court papers or formal letters between the Clubs, have been getting posted online. Talk about bringing the sport to the people! The latest point-counterpoint between the two teams was reported in Scuttlebutt 2587, which had to do with the Swiss feeling like the American team was not fulfilling the terms of the Deed of Gift regarding some documentation about their boat. Below are the formal letters each team exchanged on the subject:Link to complete SNG letterLink to complete GGYC letter Full Story »
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