Sailing and Litigating Resume

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The weather has improved in Valencia.  Both boats sailed today under sunny skies, but chilly, in light winds.  Larry Ellison's boat "Rising Sun" arrived in Valencia.  The lawyers are staying busy arguing the "Constructed in Country" issues.  Golden Gate YC issued their latest statement concluding with this sentence: "GGYC hopes the Court will resolve this issue next week, before racing for the 33rd Match starts in Valencia on 8 February."  Full statement at Tom Ehman CiC Statement 27 Jan 2010

Shortly after SNG responds with their own statement concluding with: "SNG remains determined that the winner of the America’s Cup will be decided on the race course and not ashore. We will see you on the start line on the 8 February.”  Complete text at: SNG/Alinghi CiC 28 Jan 2010

Apparently there is one thing they both claim to agree on, racing starts 8 Feb 2010!

A little more than a week before we head to Valencia.  Hopefully a good spectator boat ride will appear.  The course promises to be more than 20 miles offshore and starting at 10 in the morning!  The weather is forecast clear and cool for the next 4 or 5 days.  Good weather for practicing!