After rumours flying that USA 65 and USA 67 are available (and expensive), it has been reported today that James Spithill is no longer under contract to OneWorld Challenge.

Fact after fact, it is increasingly clear that Craig McCaw and Paul Allen would not mount another challenge.

Now 24 Spithill already has the experience of driving in two America's Cups under his belt and there is presumably the prospect for many, many more to come.