America’s Cup teams in controversial move to reduce boat size

• Luna Rossa and Team NZ unhappy with move

• Way could be clear for Oracle to retain trophy

The America’s Cup teams have voted to reduce the size of boats to be sailed in the 2017 regatta in Bermuda, a cost-cutting move that could lead to the two strongest challengers dropping out.

The organisers said a majority of teams favoured the move from 62ft (AC62) catamarans to AC45s in the 45ft to 50ft range. They also said a majority of teams supported having all the racing take place in Bermuda rather than having a qualifying regatta in Auckland, New Zealand.

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