U.S. Syndicate: Italians Got Help
The America 3 syndicate is looking into the possibility that Il Moro di Venezia, its opponent in the America’s Cup match starting Saturday, received illegal assistance from the eliminated French team in making some sails.
The Americans say Il Moro used the sails--two gennakers and one spinnaker--against New Zealand in the challenger finals, which the Italians won last week, 5-3.
“We know they went out and tested the French sails, and we know the French were on the boat,” David Rosow, America 3 executive vice president, said.
Boats, parts and sails must be designed by nationals of the country represented.
Rosow said America 3 plans to gather its information and present it to the match jury this week, rather than wait until Saturday and fly a red protest flag for a technical violation.
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