The America’s Cup showdown between two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland and BMW Oracle Racing of the United States can’t begin until at least 10 months from now.

The court ruling is a victory for Alinghi. BMW Oracle Racing felt it had the right as Challenger of Record to hold the best-of-three series in October, but Alinghi argued it wouldn’t be able to build a boat in time.

New York State Supreme Court Judge Herman Cahn said it would be “inequitable” to deprive Alinghi of the full 10-month notice of challenge to prepare its boat. That 10-month period began with Monday’s ruling.