Teams
Twelve teams are split into two pools of six for an initial fleet racing series, Group A contains clubs which entered into the America's Cup challenger series of that year and Group B contain clubs which have been invited to take part. After six fleet races the top three of each division then progress to the final series of 4 fleet races which decide the top two teams, who subsequently compete in a single match-race final to determine the overall winner of the event. Nationality requirements stipulated in the protocol mean that 100% of the crew sailing each yacht in each race must be nationals of the country of the yacht club the team represents. Group A Group B ==Results==
Results
Points are awarded to each of the finishing boats with 1st place awarded 10 pts, 2nd awarded 7, 3rd 5, 4th 3, 5th 2 and 6th 1. To progress to the semi-final series, teams must rank in the top three of their qualification series group. Likewise to qualify for the final, teams must rank in the top two of the semi-final series. Qualification Series Group A Group B † AC Team Germany were disqualified from the race and awarded 0 pts. †† Instructed Not to Race (INR) – Teams that are instructed not to race by the racing committee are awarded 4 points. • Did Not Finish (DNF) – Teams are still awarded points for the place they would come in the race. • Did Not Start (DNS) – Teams are awarded no points. Final series Final ==References==