Start Date	8 February 2010
End Date	12 February 2010
Venue	Valencia
Country	Spain
Entry Name	Consorcio Valencia 2007
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The America's Cup, first held in 1851, is the longest, continuously-running event in the sporting world. The winner of the 32nd America's Cup and Defender for the 33rd edition is the Swiss-based team Alinghi of the Société Nautique de Genève. The Challenger for the Cup is US-based BMW ORACLE Racing of the Golden Gate Yacht Club.

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Top News

ISAF Announces Appointment Of International Jury For The 34th America's Cup

29 Oct, 10:00

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th America's Cup.

Other News

The America's Cup Arrives In San Francisco

22 Feb, 10:34

Larry Ellison and his BMW ORACLE Racing team have received the key to the city of San Francisco from Mayor Gavin Newsom.

The America's Cup Is Coming Back To The USA

16 Feb, 12:31

On Sunday afternoon, on the waters off Valencia, Spain, BMW ORACLE Racing became the first American challenger in 23 years to win the America's Cup.

USA Win 33rd America's Cup Match

15 Feb, 09:23

BMW ORACLE Racing Team's revolutionary wing sail powered trimaran, convincingly won race two off Valencia on Sunday to win the 33rd America's Cup Match outright.

Stop Press: BMW Oracle Claims Back the America's Cup for the USA

14 Feb, 17:48

Challenger BMW ORACLE Racing Team (USA) have claimed back the America's Cup for the USA after winning the second race of the best-of-three race series that is the 33rd America's Cup off Valencia, Spain.

33rd America's Cup: BMW Oracle Takes First Blood

13 Feb, 09:14

Challenger BMW ORACLE Racing Team (USA) scored the vital first win in the best-of-three race series that is the 33rd America's Cup off Valencia, Spain.

Stop Press: 33rd America's Cup Race 1: Wing is King

12 Feb, 16:15

At 17:08 (local time) BMW Oracle crossed the finish line to provisionally win Race 1 of the 33rd America's Cup. Delight for the American team and certain vindication in these conditions for the concept of the solid wing sail and the trimaran platform.

No Racing Today - Race 1 re-scheduled for Friday 12 February

10 Feb, 08:45

Update: At midday the AP flag was flying over the A flag above the Varadero building in Valencia so there will be no racing today and the first race of the 33rd America's Cup is posptponed to Friday 12 February.

Ready for Action: Racing abandoned for the day - Race 1 re-scheduled for Wednesday 10 February

7 Feb, 17:00

The match for the 33rd America's Cup was scheduled to get under way today (Monday) but due to very unstable light winds efforts to start the first race were abandoned for the day.

First Decisions Published By America's Cup Jury

4 Feb, 15:24

Following the hearings of Cases AC33/01 and AC33/02 by the International Jury on 1 and 2 February, the decisions have now been published.

Port America's Cup Prepares

4 Feb, 09:50

As from Saturday 6 February the AC Park for the 33rd America's Cup opens to the public in the Port America's Cup in Valencia.

No Ruling On 'Constructed In Country' Before 33rd America's Cup Match

1 Feb, 12:49

The start of the 33rd America's Cup Match will continue as scheduled on 8 February with the New York Courts not holding a hearing on the legality of Alinghi's sails until after the Match is finished.

Consorcio Valencia To Organize AC33 On Shore; Media Accreditation Released

26 Jan, 17:21

The Société Nautique du Genève (SNG), Defender of the America's Cup, has delegated the responsibility for organising the media and event activities for the 33rd America's Cup to Consorcio Valencia 2007.

ISAF Announces Umpire Team For The 33rd America's Cup Match

25 Jan, 12:45

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the Umpire team who will officiate the races on the water of the 33rd America's Cup Match.

SNG Publishes Draft 33rd America's Cup Sailing Instructions And Amended NOR

11 Jan, 11:17

The Société Nautique de Genève, the 33rd America's Cup defending yacht club, today published a draft version of the Sailing Instructions and a draft amended Notice of Race for the 33rd America's Cup Deed of Gift Match due to start on the 8 February.

BMW ORACLE Countdown One Month To Go To AC33

8 Jan, 14:11

Today marks the 'one month to go' date before race one of the 33rd America's Cup Match held in Valencia, Spain.

Court Confirms Valencia As Venue For 33rd America's Cup Match

16 Dec, 10:22

In their latest ruling the New York Courts have confirmed Valencia, Spain as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup Match.

ISAF Announces Approval Of International Jury For The 33rd America's Cup

4 Dec, 14:03

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the ISAF approval for the appointment of the International Jury for the 33rd America's Cup.

One Step Closer to Valencia in February 2010

20 Nov, 09:23

The latest decision from the New York Supreme Court has ruled that both boats shall be measured with all ballast on board.

Alinghi Announce Valencia As Venue For 33rd America's Cup

11 Nov, 04:24

The Société Nautique de Genève, the Defender of the America's Cup, has announced Valencia, Spain as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup Match to be held in February 2010.

Alinghi Propose Australian East Coast As Venue For 33rd America's Cup Match

6 Nov, 03:59

In a press release issues on Thursday, the America's Cup Defender, the Société Nautique de Genève, has proposed the east coast of Australia as venue for the 33rd America's Cup Match.

New York Supreme Court Rules UAE Cannot Host America's Cup

28 Oct, 13:12

The New York Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the 33rd America's Cup, scheduled in February 2010, must take place in a venue in the Southern Hemisphere as per the strict reading of the competition's governing document, the Deed of Gift, or in Valencia, Spain, as the only exception to that rule.

New 'Breach of Fiduciary Duty' Legal Challenge In America's Cup Battle

27 Oct, 11:13

The court-battle surrounding the 33rd America's Cup Match took another twist on Monday when the Challenger, the Golden Gate Yacht Club filed a new court motion asking for the Defender, Société Nautique de Geneve, to be removed as Trustee of the Cup.

33rd America's Cup Heading Back To Court Over Venue

5 Oct, 10:49

The fate of the 33rd America's Cup Match is again to return to the New York Courts with the latest round of litigation surrounding the proposed venue, Ras al-Khaimah in the UAE.

ISAF Statement On The 33rd America's Cup

16 Sep, 22:30

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today asked the New York Supreme Court for permission to file an Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) brief in the litigation between the Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) and the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) regarding the 33rd America's Cup.

Alinghi Name Ras al-Khaimah In The UAE As Venue For 33rd America's Cup Match

5 Aug, 09:30

The America's Cup Defender, Alinghi, and its yacht club, the Société Nautique de Genève today issued a press release announcing Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup Match in February 2010.

33rd America's Cup

17 Jul, 13:00

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the world governing body of the sport, and the Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), the trustee and holder of the America's Cup, are pleased to announce that the 33rd America's Cup Match will be conducted under the Deed of Gift provisions, the SNG rules, the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing and ISAF Regulations as required by the Deed of Gift.

Alinghi Catamaran Unveiled

4 Jul, 16:28

Alinghi, the Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, unveiled its 90ft catamaran this weekend in Villeneuve, Switzerland.

America's Cup Multihull Battle Set For February 2010

14 May, 18:47

The 33rd America's Cup Match is set to be held in February 2010 following the latest ruling in the New York Courts.

UPDATED: America's Cup Back To Court Over Date Issue

29 Apr, 12:47

The battle surrounding the 33rd America's Cup is set for another return to court, this time surrounding the dates of the expected Deed of Gift multihull match between Alinghi and BMW ORACLE Racing.

33rd America's Cup Match In Multihulls

23 Apr, 16:34

The 33rd America's Cup appears destined to be decided by a match in giant multihulls as the Defender Alinghi refused to negotiate with BMW ORACLE Racing in their meeting held in Geneva today.

GGYC Release Statement On America's Cup Court Ruling

8 Apr, 11:00

The Golden Gate Yacht Club have released their first statement since the New York Courts ruled in their favour, instating them as Challenger of Record for the 33rd America's Cup.

New York Courts Rules In Favour Golden Gate Yacht Club

2 Apr, 15:28

The Golden Gate Yacht Club has won their appeal in the New York Courts, reinstating them in place of the Club Nautico Espanol De Vela as Challenger of Record for the 33rd America's Cup.

ACM Sign Agreement With Valencia

1 Apr, 16:12

The 33rd America's Cup event authority, AC Management (ACM), today signed a Host Venue agreement with the Valencian Municipality and Regional Government for the Spanish city of Valencia to hold two America's Cup pre-regattas, the first from the 10-19 July and the second in October.

Emirates Team NZ Wins Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

14 Feb, 20:15

Emirates Team New Zealand today claim to the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, convincingly beating the Swiss team Alinghi with three consecutive wins on a grey, rainy and windy Saturday on the Waitemata Harbour.

Alinghi Wins First Louis Vuitton Pacific Cup Race

13 Feb, 09:16

The Swiss boat Alinghi got out of jail today at the start of its first race for the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series trophy, and went on to defeat the host team, Emirates Team New Zealand by 22 seconds.

Alinghi Will Race Emirates In Final Of Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

12 Feb, 09:33

Switzerland triumphed in a face-off between America's Cup winners Ed BAIRD and Russell COUTTS this morning with Alinghi beating BMW Oracle Racing to earn their place in the final of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.

Alinghi Beats Oracle by One Second In Challenger Finals At Auckland

11 Feb, 09:47

The Swiss boat Alinghi pulled off a one-second come-from-behind victory over BMW Oracle Racing today on the Hauraki Gulf in the first race of the challenger finals for the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.

British, Italian Teams Earn Quarter-Final Berths At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

10 Feb, 10:42

Pre-race favourite teams battled ferociously in the Rangitoto Channel today to secure their places in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series quarter finals to be sailed tomorrow.

BMW Oracle Score Win Over Emirates At Louis Vuitton Pacific Cup

9 Feb, 09:59

The Challenger Sail-off stage of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Cup takes place on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour tomorrow following the completion of gold fleet competition today, highlighted by the Russell COUTTS-led BMW Oracle scoring victory over home favourites Emirates Team New Zealand.

Alinghi Is Challenger Finalist At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

8 Feb, 13:53

Switzerland's Alinghi secured her berth in this week's challenger final with a victory in today's Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, while two newcomer teams each racked up wins against long-time campaigners.

Rich Get Richer At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

6 Feb, 09:54

The rich got richer today on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour as international teams match racing in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series competed before crowds ashore and afloat.

South Africa's Shosholoza Topples Alinghi

3 Feb, 09:55

The biggest upset in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series came today on Auckland Harbour as South Africa's Team Shosholoza slam-dunked the reigning America's Cup winners Alinghi, from Switzerland.

Emirates And TEAMORIGIN Lead At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

2 Feb, 09:39

Home favourites Emirates Team New Zealand notched up another win on the fourth day of racing at the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland and lead the standings along with the British TEAMORIGIN.

British Team Defeats Switzerland's Alinghi At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

1 Feb, 14:07

Britain's newcomer TEAMORIGIN, with Olympic ace Ben AINSLIE at the helm, put away the powerful Alinghi team from Switzerland today, right at the start of their race in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.

AC33: The New America's Cup Yacht Design Rule Goes Live

30 Jan, 16:45

Alinghi, Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, has published the new AC33 America's Cup yacht design rule.

Gusty, Shifty Conditions Test Crew Skills At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

30 Jan, 11:02

The hint of upsets to come were in the air today off Auckland's North Head as contestants in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series completed four races in building gusty, shifty conditions that tested the skills of crews.

Anticipation Builds At Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

28 Jan, 11:18

The ten international sailing teams contesting the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series learned about the order of battle for the early rounds of the regatta at a reception in Auckland last night.

Alinghi Hold Fourth Competitor Meeting In Valencia

16 Jan, 12:26

America's Cup Defender Alinghi held the fourth in its series of competitor meetings at the team's base in Valencia to continue work ahead of a planned multi-challenger event in 2010.

Ten Teams Will Contest Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

9 Jan, 13:56

The organizers of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series confirmed today that ten international teams from nine countries will match race on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour for a special trophy created by Louis Vuitton.

Alinghi Sweep To Victory In Valencia ACC Regatta

9 Nov, 20:35

Alinghi won both races on the final day of the Trofeo Desaf?-o Español to secure an emphatic win in the America's Cup class regatta in Valencia.

Alinghi And TEAMORIGIN Leaders After Day One Of Trofeo Desafío Español

8 Nov, 10:14

The thrill of America's Cup class yacht racing is back in Valencia, with the Cup Defender, Alinghi and TEAMORIGIN on equal points and leading the fleet after the first two races of the Trofeo Desafío Español.

Louis Vuitton Pacific Series Confirms 12 Teams

6 Nov, 10:29

At the New Zealand Embassy on Thursday, Louis Vuitton announced the names of the 12 teams from 11 countries which will compete in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland, New Zealand next February.

33rd America's Cup - The State of Play

4 Nov, 14:10

With the Golden Gate Yacht Club's appeal to the New York Court of Appeals pending, AC class regattas pencilled in for Valencia and Auckland and Alinghi 're-launching' the 33rd edition, just where do things stand with the America's Cup?

Seven Confirmed Entries For Newly Launched Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

26 Sep, 10:09

BMW ORACLE Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand are amongst seven confirmed entries for the newly launched Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, a match racing regatta to be sailed in Auckland, New Zealand, in February next year.

New York Court Reinstate CNEV As Challenger Of Record For 33rd America's Cup

30 Jul, 09:58

The Club Náutico Español de Vela has been reinstated as the Challenger of Record in a ruling by the New York appeals court in the latest twist surrounding the 33rd America's Cup.

Alinghi Ask March Or May In 2009?

14 May, 10:27

Following the latest court ruling on 12 May, the 33rd America's Cup Match seems certain to take place in 2009 - but will it be in March or in May.

33rd America's Cup Set For 2009

13 May, 09:47

The 33rd America's Cup Match will take place in 2009 after the latest ruling from the New York Supreme Court went in favour of the defending club, the Société Nautique de Genève.

BMW ORACLE Partners With Multihull Designer VPLP

6 May, 11:06

The leading French multihull design firm of Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP) is working with BMW ORACLE Racing's design team in developing its new multihull boat for the America's Cup Deed of Gift match, the team confirmed on Monday.

Court Ruling To Decide America's Cup Date

2 Apr, 19:00

Justice CAHN of the New York Supreme Court will issue a new court order to decide the dispute over the dates of the 33rd America's Cup Match.

America's Cup Date Hearing Set For 2 April

28 Mar, 10:38

The court hearing to settle the dispute over the date of the 33rd America's Cup Match has been set for Wednesday 2 April.

GGYC Respond In America's Cup Date Battle

27 Mar, 14:56

After Alinghi's request yesterday for a court ruling on the date for the next America's Cup, the challenger, the Golden Gate Yacht Club have responded by urging the New York State Supreme Court for a speedy ruling.

Alinghi Go Back To Court Over Date Issue

27 Mar, 09:47

The battle over the 33rd America's Cup is set for a return to the court rooms, with Alinghi requesting a ruling on the date of the racing.

Date Battle Latest Impasse For America's Cup

26 Mar, 12:17

The America's Cup Defender Alinghi and the challenger BMW ORACLE Racing met in Geneva today in an attempt to settle their latest dispute over the dates for the 33rd America's Cup Match.

BMW ORACLE Names Core Sailing Team

19 Mar, 18:41

BMW ORACLE Racing has announced its core sailing team for the 33rd America's Cup.

Court Rules In Favour Of GGYC's America's Cup Challenge

19 Mar, 09:46

The New York State Supreme Court has again ruled in favour of the Golden Gate Yacht Club in the legal battle surrounding the 33rd America's Cup, denying both challenges to its original ruling by the Societe Nautique de Geneve .

ETNZ Seeks Compensation For America's Cup Delay

7 Mar, 12:24

In the latest twist in the legal battle surrounding the next America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand is seeking financial compensation for the delay in holding the next event.

Documentation

Photo Gallery

From l-r, BMW ORACLE Racing's Australian helmsman James Spithill, CEO and skipper Russell Coutts and Oracle's owner Larry Ellison celebrate on the podium after winning the 33rd America's Cup Match 2-0 over the Defender Alinghi
© AFP PHOTO / PEDRO ARMESTRE

BMW ORACLE Racing's owner Larry Ellison holds the America's Cup aloft
© AFP PHOTO / PEDRO ARMESTRE

Champagne time on the podium for helmsman James Spithill (l) and John Kostecki
© AFP PHOTO / JAIME REINA

Larry Ellison savours the moment on triumph
© AFP PHOTO / PEDRO ARMESTRE

The Trophy presentation in Valencia
© AFP PHOTO / PEDRO ARMESTRE

From team mates turned archrivals, Swiss Alinghi president Ernesto Bertarelli and BMW ORACLE CEO Russell Coutts shake hands at the press conference following BMW's victory
© AFP PHOTO / PEDRO ARMESTRE

(L-r) Alinghi's Brad Butterwoth, BMW ORACLE's owner Larry Ellison, Swiss Alinghi president Ernesto Bertarelli and BMW CEO Russell Coutts
© AFP PHOTO / PEDRO ARMESTRE

BMW ORACLE Racing owner Larry Ellison's face says it all...
© Eduardo Ripoll/33rd America's Cup

...as does Alinghi president Ernesto Bertarelli's
© Eduardo Ripoll/33rd America's Cup

BMW ORACLE Racing's main men with the America's Cup, helmsman James Spithill (l) and team owner Larry Ellison
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The crew onboard Alinghi 5 prepare for the second race

The crew onboard Alinghi 5 prepare for the second and potential decisive race of the 33rd America's Cup Match
© Guido Trombetta / Alinghi

Swiss Defender Alinghi and US Challenger BMW ORACLE Racing

BMW ORACLE Racing gain an early advantage

BMW ORACLE Racing and Alinghi at the starting line

BMW ORACLE Racing take the gun in race two to win the 33rd America's Cup Match - ORACLE's owner Larry Ellison (c) celebrate with crewmembers
© AFP PHOTO / JAIME REINA

The BMW ORACLE Racing team acknowledge their supporters

All smiles onboard BMW ORACLE Racing for (I-r) team owner Larry Ellison, sailing coach Glenn Ashby and skipper James Spithill
© Gilles Martin-Raget / BMW ORACLE Racing - www.bmor-photo.com

BMW ORACLE Racing team owner Larry Ellison (r) and team principal and now four-time America's Cup winner Russell Coutts (l)
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Swiss Defender Alinghi (SUI) leads Challenger BMW ORACLE Racing (USA 17) at the start of race one of the 33rd America's Cup Match
© Th.Martinez / Sea&Co

Thw two giant multihulls battle for position at the start

Team founder Larry Ellison at the helm of BMW ORACLE Racing

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BMW ORACLE Racing's trimaran USA 17 training in Valencia

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© George Johns / Alinghi

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© Luca Butto' / Alinghi

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© George Johns / Alinghi

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© Luca Butto' / Alinghi

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© George Johns / Alinghi

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© Luca Butto' / Alinghi

George John and Luca Butto' capture the action as the Alinghi 5 trains in Valencia ahead of the start of her America's Cup Defence
© George Johns / Alinghi

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Gilles Martin-Raget spectacular images of BMW ORACLE Racing's trimaran USA 17 training in Valencia ahead of the start of the 33rd America's Cup Match
© Gilles Martin-Raget / BMW ORACLE Racing - www.bmor-photo.com

Gilles Martin-Raget spectacular images of BMW ORACLE Racing's trimaran USA training in Valencia ahead of the start of the 33rd America's Cup Match
© Guilain Grenier / BMW ORACLE Racing - www.bmor-photo.com

Gilles Martin-Raget spectacular images of BMW ORACLE Racing's trimaran USA training in Valencia ahead of the start of the 33rd America's Cup Match
© Gilles Martin-Raget / BMW ORACLE Racing - www.bmor-photo.com