They've already planned this out, of course...

My guesses:

If they win, they'll race.

If they lose, they'll either go home if they were serious and/or have other reasons to quit, or they'll race and grumble forever, maybe looking for another way to protest or sue.

If the decision is delayed, they'll forfeit again until it's resolved. There is no great reason to be racing yet (other than the practice, of course).

Mike

I read a comment this evening that they didn't want to prejudice the jury's ruling by sailing in the event to date. I can see this logic from the perspective of the major sponsor who is also heavily involved in the team (and not focused on his sponsorship investment)... I'm betting they sail either way and that the no-show to date has just been a minor thing to them so they can be sure to not affect the outcome. Several articles today state that they think they have a boat that can beat NZ.

"You may hear the struts called by the more colorful but politically incorrect term "dolphin striker."

Does it ever end?

catamarans murder dolphins.

Wait till they hear about Pelican Strikers! OMUHGOSH the horror.

Each teams theme songs

more here

While we wait on the IJ decision, go to 14:40 in the video, also watch Jimmy.

"We want to sail" . . . "There's a 50% chance me might pull out"
Make up your mind will ya . . .

at the 1:00 mark, it looks like a pretty decent fybe there from Oracle.

Thank you. LR will race.

Would seem a gigantic waste of money if they decided to pull the plugola.

LR is schedule against ARTEMIS, so we should see LR strut their stuff on the course solo.

12:15 PT start, same YouTube channel

The real show. This Saturday we will finally get to see some two boat racing.
LR vs. NZ at 12:15 PT, mark your calender.

IJ decision being read. Stand by . . .

Jury decision: Regatta Director Iain Murray ordered by jury to withdraw regatta notice 189

Here it is.

http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/JN075.pdf

so...nutshell...Murray overstepped his bounds with the rule changes regarding the rudders. We'll see if Artemis really has a plan B or if they are out. I presume LR is going to tool around the course now with bells on.

Good read. The jury ruled in favor of Murray on notice 188 but against him on 189. Interesting on USCG position. Sounds like they don't care what's in the permit as long as safe for the bay, other commercial and recreational boaters, etc.

I did find this interesting:
"Only LR raised any concerns as to the process by which the Safety Review Committee conducted its enquiry following the capsize of the Artemis Racing AC72 and tragic death of Olympic sailor Andrew Simpson on 9th May 2013. However, all Competitors supported the appointments and cooperated fully with the Committee. "

ETNZ wanted AR to be given dispensation (the IJ refused). What does that mean in English???

This is the best thing that could have happened. Regardless of the final decision, the process was thorough, out in the open, and puts a lot of rumor to rest, especially the USGC part.

Mike