America's Cup Update

Much controversy surrounds the 33rd America's Cup with Louis Vuitton pulling out as sponsors of the challenger series where Rolex are noted to take over sponsourship. BMW Oracle's Larry Ellison and CEO & skipper Russel Coutts are pushing on Alinghi with their legal arguments and Team New Zealand are not impressed over the delays over the release of the boat design implements.

Furthermore, Italian team Luna Rosa have declared they do not intend to compete in the 33rd America's Cup Regatta, Germany will stay in and the British team will be re-entering for the first time in many years where New Zealand Ben Ainslie (Barkers tune up helmsman for 31st & 32nd cup regatta's) is expected to helm the boat.

The 33rd America's Cup echoed to again be held at Spains Valencia port is off to shock start.