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AC37 Protocol – Released 17 November 2021

As of 17 November 2021...

Team New Zealand published the Protocol on 17 November, as promised. 
They also released the AC75 Class Rule, Draft 2A.

Main points:

  • America's Cup Match in 2024
  • Racing in AC75 yachts
  • Teams can build one new AC75
  • Strict crew nationality rules: 100% nationals OR met the 2021 nationality rule based on primary, permanent residence
  • Teams from "emerging nations" will have relaxed nationality requirments
  • Youth America's Cup and Women's event to be raced in new AC40 foiling monohulls

What they have not told us yet:

  • The venue: where it will be held. The original announcement date was 17 September 2021
  • When it will be held

The VENUE issue

  • TNZ has said Auckland is unlikely
  • Cork, Ireland; Valencia, Spain; and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia have all been mentioned
  • A group in New Zealand is trying to convince TNZ to defend in Auckland