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How to save the America's Cup
Italian AC team boss Mascalzone Latino Vincenzo Onorato speaks out - This is a must read
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 28 March 2008

Daubney Cleared
Alinghi sailor Simon Daubney has been cleared by the Disciplinary Chamber for Doping
Yachting World, 1 February 2008

America's Cup Suffocating
Brad Butterworth paints a grim picture and Team Origin scales down its operation. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 19 December 2007

Bertarelli's new America's Cup Vision
Alinghi's head, Ernesto Bertarelli, expresses his views on how the next America's Cup could be shaped
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 7 December 2007

BMW Oracle Wins Court Case
A New York Judge has ruled that the Spanish challenge was invalid. Where to now for the Cup? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 27 November 2007

America's Cup Delayed... or is it?
Cup organisers put plans for 2009 on hold, but is the Cup match really off asks Matthew Sheahan, or is 2008 on the cards?
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 22 November 2007

More Challengers for the America's Cup
Two more teams sign up for the next Cup, but who are they, asks Matthew Sheahan
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 November 2007

America's Cup on Hold until 2011?
Alinghi's General Counsel Hamish Ross sets out the prospects for the next America's Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 November 2007

Oracle Offers, Alinghi Rejects
Oracle's latest offer gets rejected by the Swiss. Matthew Sheahan reports on the latest
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 16 November 2007

Oracle Offers to Drop Cup Case
With just hours to go before Alinghi's deadline, Oracle has offered to withdraw it's court case. Matthew Sheahan reports on the latest
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 16 November 2007

Alinghi Hold Firm on Cup Negotiations
This time 'no', really does mean no, as Alinghi's lawyer Lucien Masmejan explains to Matthew Sheahan
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 14 November 2007

Tit for Tat in America's Cup Row
The big guns are at each other once again as the dispute between Alinghi and BMW Oracle takes a turn for the worse
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 13 November 2007

More Big Plans For the America's Cup
First a new boat, now the programme for the 33rd America's Cup is revealed, but there's still one small problem. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 8 November 2007

A Step Towards Settlement for the Cup?
The Golden Gate Yacht Club responds to the public airing of the new America's Cup class rule. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 1 November 2007

New America's Cup Class Revealed
The new rule for 90ft AC class made public. What's in store and could this spell the end of the legal dispute? Matthew Sheahan reports
Matthew Sheahan/Yachting World, 1 November 2007

America's Cup's Top Brass Talk
Tom Ehman, Hamish Ross and Brad Butterworth talk to PJ Montgomery, but are they playing the waiting game or planning to settle asks Matthew Sheahan
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 29 October 2007

The Waiting Game
America's Cup enters the court room, both sides await the decision
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 22 October 2007

Last Chance saloon for America's Cup dispute
Alinghi and BMW Oracle are to meet on Monday morning before the court case starts. Could a settlement be reached?
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 October 2007

America's Cup talks break down
The chanes of a settlement between the Defenders and the Golden Gate look slim
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 October 2007

Cayard Joins the Spanish - Again
The America's Cup gains another key player as the Spanish sign Cayard. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 15 October 2007

AC Dispute Gains a Voice
Mascalzone Latino has stepped into the debate supporting Ellison's cause as the clock counts down to the court case
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 8 October 2007

Oracle Keen to Negotiate
Oracle CEO Russell Coutts explains their side of the coin. Matthew Sheahan reports 4/10/07
Matt Sheahan/Yachting World, 4 October 2007

Has The America's Cup Stalled?
The big guns may have spoken, but the future of the Cup looks shaky. Matthew Sheahan reports, while PJ Montgomery talks to Butterworth
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 3 October 2007

Daubney Decision
America's Cup Jury finds that the Alinghi trimmer 'bears no fault or negligence' following positive anti doping tests. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 2 October 2007

America's Cup Positive Dope Test
Alinghi's Simon Daubney issues a statement confirming that he was tested positive during the America's Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 27 September 2007

Latest Move in America's Cup Saga
Alinghi amends Protocol and appeals to BMW Oracle Racing. But is it enough to avoid the courts? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 September 2007

Team Origin announces Origin Team
The new British America's Cup team is announced, Matthew Sheahan looks at some of the key players now on the pay roll
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 17 September 2007

Cup's First Day in Court
The legal battle between the Cup billionaires has started, while the rest of the Cup action moves on apace. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 11 September 2007

Tom Schnackenberg joins ACC design team
Tom Schnackenberg named as ACC class rule and competition regulations consultant 7/9/07
Press report/Yachting World, 7 September 2007

Germans sign up for America's Cup
United Internet Team Germany joins the 33rd America's Cup as the fifth official challenger 6/9/07
Press report/Yachting World, 6 September 2007

Alinghi and Oracle Racing to make up?
The Swiss defender reaches out in a conference call to the media. Peter Rusch was online for the call
Yachting World - Peter Rusch, 5 September 2007

British America's Cup Team Takes a Side
Team Origin confirms support for Alinghi's cause. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 September 2007

America's Cup Management statement
Response to official filing of Legal Proceedings by Golden Gate Yacht Club 23/8/07
Press report/Yachting World, 23 August 2007

33rd America's Cup Plans revealed
The venue, the location and the thorn in Bertarelli's side, Matthew Sheahan reports from Valencia on the latest big announcement
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 26 July 2007

Russell Coutts Joins BMW Oracle
Larry Ellison confirms that Coutts will lead his Cup team for the next event. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 24 July 2007

Origin Accepted as America's Cup Challenger
British team is the third to be accepted for the 33rd America's Cup adding pressure to the even bigger issue. Matthew Sheahan reports 23/7/07
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 23 July 2007

America's Cup to go to Court
The Golden Gate Yacht Club is to seek legal redress in the New York courts. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 22 July 2007

Shosholoza Challenge for 33rd America's Cup
But is there more to this challenge than meets the eye? Matthew Sheahan considers this and other current AC news and gossip
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 19 July 2007

Golden Gate YC ACC update
Golden Gate Yacht Club with their latest views on the recent America's Cup Protocol 19/7/07
Press report/Yachting World, 19 July 2007

Invalid America's Cup Challenge?
Could the challenge from the Spanish Club Nautico Espanol de Vela be invalid and could the next Cup be in 10 months? Matthew Sheahan
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 12 July 2007

Alinghi's ACC win on Eurosport tonight
Watch Ernesto Bertarelli and team celebrate their second America's Cup win in Valencia last week 11/7/07
Yachting World, 11 July 2007

More America's Cup Talk
Expert audio analysis from some of the biggest guns in the Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 6 July 2007

The America's Cup Moves On
The announcement of the new Protocol for the 33rd America's Cup raises plenty of questions. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 July 2007

Breaking News - New America's Cup Class
Details for the next America's Cup have been announced. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 July 2007

America's Cup Talk
With racing over, the real talking is just beginning. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 July 2007

The America's Cup stays in Europe
Alinghi wins the America's Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports from Valencia
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 3 July 2007

One Second Wins the America's Cup
Alinghi wins the America's Cup in an unbelievable last race. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 3 July 2007

Alinghi have won the 32nd America's Cup
The Swiss Alinghi team have won the 32nd America's Cup after one of the most nail-biting races in history 3/7/07
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 3 July 2007

The Big 'If' at the America's Cup
Calm before the storm or just another race day? Could today decide the America's Cup? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 3 July 2007

Tense times at America's Cup
The weather adds to the pressure. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 1 July 2007

Could this be the last day of America's Cup?
Tension mounts as Alinghi sit one race away from success. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 1 July 2007

Needlematch at America's Cup
Alinghi come from behind to take their fourth win. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 30 June 2007

Alinghi takes upper hand at America's Cup
Another close battle with the Kiwis making a handling mistake that cost them the race. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 29 June 2007

Wind Up or Work Up?
Emirates Team New Zealand's protest against Alinghi is heard. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 28 June 2007

Royal Thames - challenging club for Teamorigin
Royal Thames is the official challenging Yacht Club for British America's Cup Teamorigin 28/6/07
Yachting World, 28 June 2007

Redressing the Balance at America's Cup
Alinghi take their second win to even the score, but Kiwis file a protest. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 27 June 2007

Drama on the ACC racecourse yesterday
Amazing shots of Team New Zealand's catastrophic spinnaker drop and bowman overboard 27/6/07
Yachting World, 27 June 2007

America's Cup Race 3 Analysis
A roller coaster ride, a sailor's race, but not everyone was happy. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 26 June 2007

America's Cup Comeback
Emirates Team New Zealand take a second win in race three, but only just. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 26 June 2007

Changing Gear at America's Cup?
Rumblings around Port America's Cup and tricky weather conditions make today a race to watch. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 26 June 2007

America's Cup Analysis
Two down, but how many more to go? Matthew Sheahan considers what we've seen so far in the first two races of the America's Cup
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 25 June 2007

Even or Over at America's Cup?
Kiwi determination and a thrilling race, but does the score so far really indicate an even match? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 24 June 2007

Big Day for the Kiwis
Day 2 of the America's Cup and the forecasted breeze is lighter. Could this be the Kiwis day? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World, 24 June 2007

First Blood at America's Cup
Alinghi wins first race of the America's Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 23 June 2007

Great Expectations at America's Cup
On the eve of the America's Cup, there is still little consensus as to who will be on top. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 22 June 2007

Alinghi crew announced
Alinghi - defenders of the America's Cup - announce crew on eve of first race 22/6/07
Yachting World, 22 June 2007

Temperature Rising at America's Cup
The speculation and dockside chatter is gathering pace as the first race of the America's Cup draws closer. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 June 2007

Port America's Cup celebrates 5 millionth visitor
5 millionth visitor passes though the Port America's Cup Gate in Valencia 18/6/07
Press report/Yachting World, 18 June 2007

Archbishop Tutu in Valencia
Shosholoza's Patron Archbishop Desmond Tutu pays tribute to the team in Valencia 11/6/07
Press report/Yachting World, 11 June 2007

Challengers Support Defender in America's Cup
As the possibility of a Kiwi victory builds, so does concern among some of the Challengers. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 10 June 2007

Kiwis Win Louis Vuitton Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand takes a fifth win in a row to become the America's Cup Challenger. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 6 June 2007

Team New Zealand win Louis Vuitton Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand - to challenge Alinghi for the America's Cup 6/6/07
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 6 June 2007

Last Chance Saloon for Luna Rossa
Can Luna Rossa avoid defeat in today's race? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 6 June 2007

Knox-Johnston takes spectator seat
Round the world sailor Robin Knox-Johnston enjoys relaxing day in Valencia at Challenger finals 6/6/07
Yachting World, 6 June 2007

One Step Away from the America's Cup Match
Kiwis just one point away from victory at the Louis Vuitton Cup and another punishing day for Luna Rossa. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 June 2007

America's Cup - A Numbers Game
A day off racing and time to look at the numbers. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 June 2007

Third in a Row for Kiwis
Three to Emirates Team New Zealand, zero for Luna Rossa. Matthew Sheahan reports on the third day of racing in the Louis Vuitton finals
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 3 June 2007

Kiwis Take Second Win
Emirates Team New Zealand take a second win against the Italians in the Louis Vuitton finals. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 2 June 2007

Kiwis Take First Win
Luna Rossa and Emirates Team New Zealand square up for the first match of the Louis Vuitton finals. Matthew Sheahan was there
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 1 June 2007

One More Battle Towards America's Cup
Matthew Sheahan assesses the chances of the two teams on the eve of the Louis Vuitton finals 31/5/07
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 31 May 2007

America's Cup Match Preview?
Emirates Team New Zealand and Alinghi go head to head in a 'friendly'. Matthew Sheahan reports from the water
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 30 May 2007

Dickson resigns from BMW Oracle Racing
First he was taken off the boat, now he leaves the team. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 24 May 2007

One Step Closer to America's Cup
Kiwis confirm their place in the finals where they will meet Luna Rossa. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 23 May 2007

Bad Weather Stops Play at America's Cup
Spanish get to live another day as racing postponed for the day. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 22 May 2007

America's Cup Shopping Spree Starts
Team Origin announces its first major purchase. But what else might it mean? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 May 2007

America's Cup Double Whammy
Two shock results at the Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports on a big day in Valencia
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 May 2007

Dickson Off America's Cup Boat
Skipper, helmsman and BMW Oracle Racing CEO is off the boat. Matthew Sheahan reports on the team's last chance
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 May 2007

America's Cup Confidence Trick
Could a night on the town be the cure for Dickson's team as they reach crisis point? Matthew Sheahan considers
Yachting World, 19 May 2007

Wheels Coming Off America's Cup Dream?
Another loss for Dickson's BMW Oracle Racing team and time is running out, so what's left in the tank? Matthew Sheahan finds out
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 18 May 2007

Underdogs fight back at Louis Vuitton Cup
Luna Rossa and Desafio Espanol pull off two confident wins. Are the tables turning in the Americas Cup? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 16 May 2007

Louis Vuitton Cup - Latest Day 3
Latest news from Day 3 of Louis Vuitton semi finals Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Maztthew Sheahan, 16 May 2007

Overnight Changes at Louis Vuitton Cup
BMW Oracle Racing and Desafio Espanol are issued new America's Cup certificates. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 16 May 2007

Oracle Stops the Rot at Louis Vuitton Cup
A full-on match race from the start and a display of a powerful boat. Matthew Sheahan reports on another cracking race
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 15 May 2007

Louis Vuitton Cup - Latest Day 2
Latest news from Day 2 of Louis Vuitton semi finals Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 15 May 2007

Inside Out at Louis Vuitton Cup
Shifts and gusts, snakes and ladders, a lively opening to the Louis Vuitton semi finals. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 14 May 2007

Ready for the Semis at Louis Vuitton Cup
Two flights of two pairs, the race for the Cup is about to change gear. How do the teams feel? Matthew Sheahan finds out
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 13 May 2007

Formula 1 to Meet Americas Cup in Valencia
The America's Cup basin is to become an F1 race track from next year. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 11 May 2007

Kiwis Choose Spanish at Louis Vuitton Cup
Dean Barker announces that they wish to race the Spanish in the semi finals - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 9 May 2007

Free Valencia 07 Guide
Yachting World's guide to the Louis Vuitton and America's Cups is now free to download
Yachting World, 9 May 2007

Revealed at the Louis Vuitton Cup
We now know the identity of the semi finalists for the Louis Vuitton Cup. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 8 May 2007

 
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