By Lynn FitzpatrickNo sooner had the 34th America's Cup Host and Venue Agreement been executed than did Gavin Newsom skip town for Sacramento and his America's Cup left-tenant, Kyri McClelland, sashay through the revolving door between the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the private-sector to become Executive Director of the America'... MORE

Fortunately for those of us who enjoy research, some information never seems to disappear. In fact, it pops up under multiple reliable sources. Many of the America’s Cup “family” boast of their involvement in numerous editions to add to their pedigree. Most of us kowtow to them. Somewhere along the line, weren’t we taught to question authority…part... MORE

Many of the comments made by Tom Ehman and Iain Murray during Tuesday's press conference point to the shallowest pockets.Wonder why?According to Section 17.5 of the 34th America's Cup Host and Venue Agreement "The Authority’s financial liability in the event of a default under this Agreement will not exceed $32 million. Notwithstanding any other provisions... MORE

The German Federation has pulled its support from Sailing Team Germany/Nordeutcher Regatta team, an entrant in the Red Bull Youth America's Cup. Although there is confusion as to the team's standing with the event authority, those in the position to pull the plug stated that they did not think the team's youth sailors were ready to sail the AC45's on San Fra... MORE

Money is the root of all evil.Follow the money.Read the America's Cup Protocol regarding "Purpose and Intent", "Neutral Management", "Regatta Management and Funding" and equipment limits.GGYC is the Trustee. GGYC's Board of Directors include: Norbert Baijurin, Tom Ehman, Dave Santori, Leslie Ann Iacopi, Ron Matlin, Richard Lauman, Annan Quillen, Jim Reuben, ... MORE

Demand safe equipment, conditions and adequate insurance coverage. United, you have the power to shut this 34th America's Cup spectacle down by speaking truth to power. MORE