Alinghi request 'clarity' regarding America's Cup ruling

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

MADRID (AFP) — Defending champions Alinghi of Switzerland have asked the New York State Supreme Court to clarify a ruling made earlier this week that its America's Cup duel against US team Oracle be held in March 2009.

New York Supreme Court Judge Herman Cahn ruled Monday that the best-of-three showdown between the two teams could be held after March 12, 2009 in what was seen as a victory for Alinghi, which preferred May 2009.

San Francisco-based Oracle had insisted the race be held in October 2008.

But since the Deed of Gift, the 1887 protocol setting out the America's Cup rules, prohibits racing in the Northern Hemisphere between November 1 and April 30, Alinghi said it had asked the appelate division of the New York State Supreme Court to establish the...