37th America's Cup has a protocol but no venue yet

[ASFN Admin]

Teams that will compete in the 37th America’s Cup now know the rules and conditions that will govern the regatta, as well as some tweaks to the high-tech boats that will fly across the tops of waves. Defending champion Emirates Team New Zealand is considering moving the next regatta offshore after it failed to reach agreement with national and local governments on funding for a defense in Auckland. The protocol released by the Kiwis and Challenger of Record INEOS Team UK on Wednesday New Zealand time makes provisions for racing to be held either in Auckland or, most likely, Europe or the Middle East.

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