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March 22, 2017 By Jack Griffin Leave a Comment

America’s Cup Protocol Changes Allow Training Together

America's Cup Protocol Amendment 15
America’s Cup Protocol Amendment 15

Teams are now permitted to train together on 23 of the 69 days that remained before the first races of the round robin America’s Cup Qualifiers.
(i) March 22-26, 2017;
(ii) April 6-7, 2017;
(iii) April 10-12, 2017;
(iv) April 24-28, 2017;
(v) May 15-19, 2017;
(vi) May 22-23, 2017;
(vii) May 25, 2017;
(viii) May 26, 2017 – June 12, 2017.

The previous ban on sailing together was the result of an oversight. The protocol previously allowed the teams to train together on dates that were to be announced by the Commercial Commissioner at least a year before the first races of the America’s Cup Qualifiers. No dates were announced, effectively creating a ban.

Changes to the protocol can be made by agreement of the defender and the Challenger Commission. The commission makes its decision by majority rule, so at least three challengers must have voted for the change.

Watch a video clip of practice racing here.  Download the latest version of the Protocol here.

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