JURY -- ACJ-004 Decision, Alinghi's Interactive Model

Ruling Summary:

[1] "[Alinghi's] proposed interactive scale model does not constitute a scale model or scaled down version of an ACC Yacht in terms of Article 13.10 of the Protocol.

[2] Alinghi, prior to commencement of construction, must provide a number of written undertakings to the Jury, a completed copy of which will be provided to all Competitors.

[3] The plans, drawings and related information of the proposed interactive activity are to remain confidential.

[4] The costs of the Jury are fixed at [Euro] 10,000. Such costs are to be paid [by Alinghi] to America's Cup Management.

[signed]

Bryan Willis

America's Cup Jury:
Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler (SUI), Graham McKenzie (NZL), Henry Menin (ISV), David Tillett (AUS), Bryan Willis (GBR), Chairman.

1st March 2005

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The full decision is available here.