THE VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW WITH MATT MITCHELL REVEALS THE PROBLEMS WITH THE AMERICA’S CUP. CLICK: HERE
THE ENTIRE STORY OF THE PENALTY AGAINST ORACLE AND THE SUSPENSION OF THE SAILORS HAS NEVER MADE ANY SENSE. THE BREACH OCCURRED IN AN EVENT THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE AMERICA’S CUP OR THE BOATS SAILED IN THE EVENT.
I HAVE REAL TROUBLE BELIEVING THAT CREW WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE INITIATIVE WITHOUT SOMEONE OF GREATER AUTHORITY HAVING GIVEN APPROVAL.
I AM NOT EVEN CERTAIN THAT ORACLE HAD APPROVAL FOR THE CHANGES MADE TO THE BOAT DURING THE EVENT ITSELF THAT LED TO THEIR VICTORY. HOWEVER THAT IS ANOTHER ISSUE.
I REALIZE IT IS OLD NEWS AND PERHAPS WE NO LONGER CARE.