As of January 2014 there has been no confirmation that Jimmy Spithill will stay with Oracle Team USA. What we have seen is:
A September article about Spithill as a “free agent.”
During an appearance in San Diego, Spithill said that while he’s been in talks with software tycoon Larry Ellison to return to Oracle Team USA, he’s also had overtures from other syndicates as they scramble to fill key roles for the 35th America’s Cup, which probably won’t be sailed until 2017. He’d like to have an agreement in place within a few weeks.
“I’ve really enjoyed myself with the team. Larry Ellison, he and I are good friends, he’s a great teammate,” Spithill said. “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for Larry. But also, I’ve been approached by a lot of teams and I need to weigh them all up. Larry and I are speaking and we’ll just have to see how things turn out.”
“But look, to be part of Oracle Team USA, to have won the Cup, to have defended it, back-to-back, has been really special. It’s been a great team to be involved with.”
Early December New Zealand radio interview:
“I’m just getting myself organised. I’ve been so busy after the last cup. Larry and Russell have been real mentors to me. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working there. To win the cup twice back to back, I want to do it a third time.”