Exploring the Fascinating Chronicles of the 37th America's Cup Through its Latest Arbitration Record

The 37th America’s Cup is known to have spun some truly enthralling controversies and debates. But nothing truly captures the entire spectacle quite as comprehensively as its sixth arbitration record. Edited by Professor Henry Peter, a distinguished panelist for multiple previous Cups and versed with the nitty-gritty details of the tournament, the document presents an indispensable look into the numerous decisions and official papers that marked the 2024 America’s Cup in Barcelona. With the risk of crucial documentation being pulled off the Internet after the Cup concludes, this book stands as an unwavering beacon of reference and reliability for all Cup enthusiasts.

Every edition features a forward-looking view by the Arbitration Panel, examining the potential flow of the upcoming Cup. The sixth edition makes a step further, raising questions about the enforceability of a promise made in AC37 to continue using AC75 in AC38 during the 38th America’s Cup.

One remarkable section decodes the Deed of Gift ruling the America’s Cup. It shares the ultimate classification of the Deed, complemented by pictures of the initial handwritten deed from 1857. To eliminate inaccuracies, a new transcription of the Deed was prepared with inputs from Cup historian R. Steven Tsuchiya and his colleague Dr. Hamish Ross.

A separate segment discusses the issue of a missing assignment and acceptance agreement, required by the Deed of Gift, to transition the Trophy. In this case, the agreement was not signed until 2024, despite dates indicating it should have been done in 2017. This led to a fundamental agreement that jurisdiction would remain with the New York Supreme Court, not the current defender’s court system.

Among various captivating side notes, the book underlines the top speeds recorded by different teams during recent America’s Cups, highlighting INEOS Britannia as the fastest team in the 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup. The volume is a treasure trove for any individual intrigued by the riveting history of the America’s Cup and an essential read for commentators.