...a British overseas territory, 640 miles to the north west of Cape Hatteras in North Carolina, would be where the USA would defend the America’s Cup...
I think the author needs to look at a map.
Personally, I feel that the club holding the America's Cup should defend in its home waters. I think it's shameful that the Golden Gate Yacht Club chose to leave San Francisco Bay - and disgraceful to have even considered a location in a foreign country. I'm appalled.