The Jury for the Louis Vuitton Cup has denied a request from Areva Challenge for redress.

The French team claimed it had properly completed its penalty turn and finished ahead of Team Shosholoza in Flight 11. At the time, the Race Committee scored Areva Challenge as not finishing.

At the hearing, Principal Race Officer Peter Reggio clearly stated that at no time was the entire Areva Challenge boat, FRA 93, on the course side of the finishing line, as it made its penalty turn around the finish pin, as required by the Racing Rules of Sailing.

In its decision, the Jury said: "From the evidence presented, the Jury is not satisfied that Areva Challenge sailed completely to the course side of the finishing line after completing its penalty. In cases where the judgement of the Race Committee is being questioned, the Jury needs clear and convincing evidence to reach a conclusion that the action of the Race Committee was improper. The evidence did not meet that standard. The request is denied."