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America’s Cup Could Head South
The US syndicate Oracle could challenge Swiss champion Alinghi for the America’s Cup at a southern hemisphere venue during the next winter season, the Americans said on Saturday.

That, however, would be conditional on the two resolving their long-running wrangle over when their court-ordered, multihull duel for the trophy should be held.

Alinghi has offered to race Oracle in July 2009 for the 33rd America’s Cup, but the US team is insisting on October 2008, the Swiss syndicate said Friday.

“However, if for some reason an agreement is reached for January, 2009, Oracle does not exclude racing in the southern hemisphere,” he added.

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Goetz and Rogers Team Up for New Project
Goetz Custom Boats and Rogers Yacht Design are teaming up to produce a new 82′ cruiser/racer sloop for a UK client. The yacht will feature a contemporary, lightweight, superyacht interior with striking external styling. She has been designed to be competitive under IRC and will be participating primarily on the European regatta circuit. The yacht is scheduled for delivery during the second half of 2009. This project marks the first collaboration between Rogers Yacht Design (best known for their Open Class race boats, Class 40s, and Rogers 46 designs) and Goetz.

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Spectacular Solent Racing

Day three of the Red Funnel Easter Challenge, organised by the RORC, produced some quite stunning Solent racing with plenty of spills and thrills. Finally, after two days of frustration, racing got under way and it was well worth the wait.

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