The Protocol for the 33rd America’s Cup was revealed on Thursday afternoon, detailing the broad outlines of the next event. Among the highlights was the introduction of a new class of boat, to be 90 feet in length overall, sailed by a crew of around 20 sailors.

“I think all of us can be proud of what has been achieved here in Valencia over the last four years,” said Michel Bonnefous, the CEO of AC Management, the event organiser. “This first America’s Cup in Europe has been a big step forward for the oldest and most prestigious sporting prize..."

On Tuesday afternoon, Alinghi successfully defended the America’s Cup for the Société Nautique de Genève with a thrilling one second win in Race Seven over Emirates Team New Zealand. Alinghi wins the 32nd America’s Cup Match by a 5-2 score.

Alinghi won the 32nd America’s Cup on Tuesday afternoon on the waters off Valencia. The Swiss Defender won its fourth consecutive race in dramatic fashion, by just one second, to win the Match 5-2.

What a match!, the teams were sailing their boats as if they were 10m long, instead of these huge boats in 15 knots of breeze. In a race of many twists, I’ll go with the top mark dial down as being the critical moment in the race. (despite the heart stopper at the finish line.) It was an example of the power of the right finally deciding a perfectly even match. On the second beat, New Zealand allowed Alinghi to get to the right again.