The quarter finals repechage, for the challenger's cup, are complete. Prada swept Orm 4-0, eliminating Orm. OneWorld swept Denis Connor's Stars and Stripes 4-0, but Dennis Connor is trying a last ditch effort in the courts to disqualify OneWorld. Stars and Stripes racing may not be over.

The End of the Road for Team DC and Victory Challenge?

Racing started on time today, hastening the demise of ‘Mr. America’s Cup’, Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes squad, and the tenacious Victory Challenge, from Sweden. Following defeats on the water, both teams were eliminated from the Louis Vuitton Cup today, subject to protest.

Team Dennis Conner has protested OneWorld to the International Jury, alleging a breach of Rule 2 – Fair Sailing. In association with Prada, Team Dennis Conner has also brought a case against OneWorld before the America’s Cup Arbitration Panel. Decisions on these are expected before the start of the Semi Finals on December 9th.
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Gilmour's big hurt

Veteran America's Cup skipper Peter Gilmour yesterday expressed his hurt and disappointment at Prada and Team Dennis Conner for going back to the America's Cup arbitration panel with information which accuses his OneWorld syndicate of using other teams' design information.
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