America's Cup: New Zealand examines overseas defense

Previously, in the 170-year history of the sailing classic, only Switzerland had taken this route. In 2007, the Swiss had to forego the home advantage laid down in the foundation deed of 1852 because, as a nation surrounded by land, they do not have a suitable area with access to the sea. The 32nd America's Cup therefore took place in Valencia. The opening of a Cup defense outside New Zealand was preceded by three months of negotiations with the government. They invested around 80 million euros in the 36th America's Cup, which ended on March 17th with a victory for the “Men in Black”. In addition, the city of Auckland invested around 65 million euros in the infrastructure. Disagreements However, no agreement has yet been reached between politics and sport on the financial commitment for the defense of the 37th America's Cup. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand Herald : “We did our best. But there are limits to what we can do." Aaron Young, commodore of the defending club Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, said: "It would be an unprecedented achievement to win the America's Cup three times in a row. Taking the Cup overseas could give us the best chance to do just that.” Rumors have been circulating about the possible overseas venue since March 17th. Immediately after their victory, the “Kiwis” accepted their first challenge from the British team led by four-time Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie. Behind his racing team is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the wealthiest Brits. The founder of the chemical company Ineos could even finance an exclusive cup duel between New Zealand and England in British waters. The mother country of the America's Cup, where the first Cup regatta took place in 1851, has never been able to win the trophy.

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America's Cup: New Zealand examines overseas defense

America's Cup winners New Zealand could cheat. Emirates Team New Zealand is exploring a Cup defense in overseas waters.

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