December 4, 2021 By Jack Griffin

AC37 Protocol – Released 17 November 2021

Yes, this page is a temporary placeholder. More info coming by 17 December!

Team New Zealand published the Protocol on 17 November, as promised.
They also released the AC75 Class Rule, Draft 2A.

Main points:

America's Cup Match in 2024
Racing in AC75 yachts
Teams can build one new AC75
Strict crew nationality rules: 100% nationals OR met the 2021 nationality rule based on primary, permanent residence
Teams from "emerging nations" will have relaxed nationality requirments
Youth America's Cup and Women's event to be raced in new AC40 foiling monohulls

What they have not told us yet:

The venue: where it will be held. The original announcement date was 17 September 2021
When it will be held

The VENUE issue

TNZ has said Auckland is unlikely
Cork, Ireland; Valencia, Spain; and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia have all been mentioned
A group in New Zealand is trying to convince TNZ to defend in Auckland