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BMW Oracle's trimaran snaps in Pacific Ocean

Sports | Sailing
2009-11-5

THE 60-meter mast on the monster trimaran that will represent the United States in the America's Cup came crashing down during a sail on the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, snapping in two as it hit the rear beam. None...

Alinghi to defend Cup with giant catamaran

Sports | Sailing
2009-7-6

THE worst-kept secret in the America's Cup is official: Alinghi of Switzerland will sail a giant catamaran when it defends the oldest trophy in international sports early next year against bitter US rival BMW Oracle...

America's Cup's foes set for February showdown

Sports | Sailing
2009-5-16

A NEW York judge ordered America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland on Thursday to face bitter American rival BMW Oracle Racing in a rare one-on-one showdown in fast monster boats. Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich...

Sailing entries

Sports | Sailing
2008-12-20

FOUR new teams have signed up to race in the America's Cup, organizers said on Thursday. Two teams from Italy and one each from Greece and Russia mean 18 syndicates are ready to challenge Swiss champion Alinghi in...

America's Cup spat in appeals court

Sports | Sailing
2008-10-1

THE terms of the next America's Cup were again in the hands of a US court on Monday after BMW Oracle made a last-ditch effort to be named the official challenger for yachting's most coveted prize. Both parties,...

Sailing venue

Sports | Sailing
2008-6-29

THE venue for the 33rd America's Cup, originally planned for Valencia, was in doubt after the organizer AC Management (ACM) ended its contract with the Spanish city on Friday. The event has been on hold since...

Judge sets March date for Cup race

Sports | Sailing
2008-5-14

THE America's Cup race between holder Alinghi and challenger BMW Oracle is to be held in mid-March of 2009, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled on Monday. Judge Herman Cahn ordered the showdown race to take...

Alinghi goes back to basics in defense of title

Sports | Sailing
2008-3-27

ALINGHI is going back to basics in preparations for its America's Cup duel against BMW Oracle Racing. The Swiss syndicate traveled to France on Tuesday to begin training with French skipper Alain Gautier, a...

Court fiat fails to end wrangle

Sports | Sailing
2008-3-20

A COURT ruling on Tuesday settled who will contest the next America's Cup although the stage was set for more squabbling over when the race between Alinghi and challenger BMW Oracle would be held. BMW Oracle...

Impasse over America's Cup

Sport | Sailing
2007-12-10

THE America's Cup appears headed toward a "Deed of Gift" race, a best-of-three duel between champion Alinghi and challenger BMW Oracle Racing next year. That scenario drew nearer at the weekend, when Ernesto Bertarelli,...