America's Cup: San Francisco makes big move to secure the Venue

8:13 AM Wed 10 Nov 2010 GMT

'Golden Gate Bridge will form one of the backdrops for the 34th America's Cup' Clipper Ventures PLC &copy

San Francisco took a big step towards securing selection as venue for the 34th America's Cup after the City's Board of Supervisors approved by a margin of 9-2, a Host City Agreement setting out the terms and conditions under which the City could be selected by the Defender Golden Gate Yacht Club. To many the selection is now like kissing your sister, as the Defender, San Francisco based Golden Gate Yacht Club sets the venue under the 19th century Deed of Gift for the 160year old trophy. Given that the City has moved its position closer to that of the ...

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by Richard Gladwell