THOSE AC72s

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Luna Rossa Opts IN!!!!




"The International Jury has announced that it expects to publish its decision on the Luna Rosa and Team Emirates protests at 11:00am PT on Thursday. Luna Rosa already knows the results and has announced that LR has "decided to continue its participation in the races of the 34th America’s Cup."




Luna Rossa Challenge has announced that it will take to the water in today’s scheduled race of the Louis Vuitton Cup against Artemis Racing. Artemis, however, is still carrying out stress tests on its AC72 and won’t be on the racecourse, but the participation of Luna Rossa is welcome by many.

The race is scheduled to begin at 12:15 pm PT, with a warning signal set for five minutes earlier. The action can be followed on the America’s Cup YouTube channel, with the broadcast scheduled to begin at 12:00 pm.

Luna Rossa crew list: Skipper/pit: Max Sirena, Helmsman: Chris Draper, Tactician: Francesco Bruni, Wing Trimmer: Xabi Fernandez, Trimmer: Pierluigi de Felice, Bowman: Nick Hutton, Freestyle: Marco Montis, Grinders: Lele Marino, Giles Scott, Simone de Mari and David Carr.

The International Jury is also expected to release its decision in the protest brought by Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Challenge against the regatta director. The jury has been deliberating since Monday’s hearing. The decision could be released around 11:00 am PT and will be posted in the jury’s page of the America’s Cup noticeboard.

The America’s Cup Park, at Piers 27/29, and the America’s Cup Village, at Marina Green, are both open today.

America’s Cup Park
10:00 am – America’s Cup Park opens
10:45 am – AC72 Fly-by: Luna Rossa Challenge 2013
11:00 am – Kids World Park Tour, Meet at the “A” by the Main Entrance
12:00-1:00 pm – America’s Cup Magazine Show with Andy Green & Tucker Thompson at the America’s Cup Pavilion
12:15 pm – Race scheduled to begin, Luna Rossa Challenge vs. Artemis Racing (not expected to compete)
3:00-4:00 pm – Film: America’s Cup Discovered – “Evolution of Multihulls” screened at The Plaza and North Point
7:00 pm – America’s Cup Park closes
‘Til Late – PUMA YARD, America’s Cup Sports Bar & merchandise stores open late

America’s Cup Village
10:00 am – America’s Cup Village opens
11:00 am – AC72 Fly-by: Luna Rossa Challenge 2013
12:00-1:00 pm – America’s Cup Magazine Show with race commentary
12:15 pm – Race scheduled to begin, Luna Rossa Challenge 2013
5:00 pm – America’s Cup Village closes

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ETNZ Statement

Emirates Team New Zealand is pleased the jury has maintained the sanctity of the AC72 Class Rule in ruling that it can be changed only by unanimous consent of the competitors and the Regatta Director.

Emirates Team New Zealand has completed two races in San Francisco with all 37 safety recommendations made by the Regatta Director on May 22.

We believe the jury’s decision does not affect the substance of the safety plan submitted with the application to the US Coast Guard for a Marine Event Permit or the excellent work \the Regatta Director undertook with the Review Committee. Most of the 37 safety recommendations have become rules by amendments to the Protocol and the Racing Rules of sailing.

Emirates Team New Zealand will fully support the Regatta Director in his efforts to run a safe regatta and to this end would welcome the opportunity to meet with the US Coast Guard and the Regatta Director to clarify any adjustments which may need to be made to the safety plan.

Emirates Team New Zealand has been fully compliant with all 37 safety recommendations in its two races to date in San Francisco. Luna Rossa will be compliant when it races today and Oracle has said that it will be ready to race on September 7 no matter what the rules are.

Artemis Racing is the only team to have said it cannot comply with both the Class Rule and the safety recommendations.

We have proposed that when Artemis is ready to race they be given dispensation from the Class Rule regarding rudder elevators so long as they otherwise comply with the Class Rule and the safety recommendation. This would require the consent of the other competitors and we would strongly urge this be given.

Artemis Racing is making a tremendous effort under difficult circumstances to get back on the race track and deserve support to help them achieve this.

To summarise:

· The jury’s decision leaves the sanctity of the class rule intact.

· Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa are fully compliant with the Class Rule and the 37 safety recommendations and Oracle Team USA says they will be compliant on September 7 whatever the rules may be.

· We are proposing a dispensation from the Class Rule to allow Artemis Racing to compete.


- Grant Dalton, managing director, Emirates Team New Zealand


Jury Findings

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ETNZ & Oracle Racing Statements

"We respect the decision of the America’s Cup Jury," said Grant Simmer, ORACLE TEAM USA General Manager. “We continue to support the Regatta Director and we believe all teams have benefited from his review. We don’t have an issue complying with the Class Rule, and we will be ready to race under the rules affirmed by the Jury.”

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Additional Artemis Big Blue Images

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Aerial images of Luna Rossa running against Artemis, although Artemis is quite there
yet. We shall see the 1st "real" racing on Saturday when Luna Rossa will actually
be on the course at the same time as ETNZ...

Hallelujah!























All images © Gilles Martin-Raget /ACEA

[The Flash]

Are those the ugliest sailing outfits ever? And - what time Saturday? Where's the best cheap seats, the big orange helicopter?

[Big Brass Balls]

Right next to this guy?

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Artemis Racing's Response To Jury Decision

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Are those the ugliest sailing outfits ever? And - what time Saturday? Where's the best cheap seats, the big orange helicopter?

Yes

12:15 PM LR vs ETNZ

Maybe, I doubt it will be crowded, crowded, just sorta crowded...Take the chilluns to Pier 39...2 birds, 1 stone dealio...

[3D]

Are those the ugliest sailing outfits ever? And - what time Saturday? Where's the best cheap seats, the big orange helicopter?

From aboard the pickle-fork, sailing in IC-4.

If BH doesn't show up, you can drive.

Interested???

-3D

[The Flash]

wifey just informed me that I'm going camping.

[fototaker]

i havent even been to the AC Park yet!! am i missing anythang? will go if they have a real two-boat race. yesterday ETNZ blew away LR in their second practice race - actually a sprint from the bridge to turn 4

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wifey just informed me that I'm going camping.

"Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants (known as campers) leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all."

Visiting friends who are camping for an afternoon isn't camping, sir....

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Luna Rossa 7/16



Flash Gordon and Team were out on the course running uncontested against Artemis.

They WON!!! Luna Rossa looked fast, well at least in pics provided by the over worked
Gilles Martin-Raget!

The next "Real Race" is Sunday vs ETNZ...Artemis is schedule splash shortly thereafter!

[cartman]

Do I sense a hint of sarcasm?