The dispute between Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the Ineos Britannia partnership has stalled negotiations vital for the 38th America's Cup. With legal proceedings underway, the establishment of competition protocols—critical for defining race terms and ensuring participant engagement—is on hold. The relationship between the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is also in jeopardy, as the RYS's ability to remain Challenger of Record is uncertain, especially after their earlier acceptance of Ineos Britannia's challenge, which returned Britain's participation to the event for the first time in decades.
The acrimonious split between two knights, Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has cast uncertainty over the next edition of the America's Cup.
The protocol establishes the terms of competition in the America's Cup, from the location of courses to the rules of the race.
The Ineos Britannia partnership saw Ainslie and Ratcliffe last year take Great Britain to the America's Cup for the first time since 1964.
There is uncertainty not only over which boat will challenge New Zealand, but whether the RYS will be able to retain its position as Challenger of Record.
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