2017 America's Cup
Challengers: Press
Release
Four Teams Affirm Commitment to Next Regatta
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Joint Statement from Italy, France, Great
Britain, and Sweden Cagliari, Portsmouth, Alameda, and Paris, July 25.2014 |
Joint statement from the
teams Luna Rossa Challenge, Artemis Racing, Ben Ainslie Racing and Team France,
who will be challenging for the 35th America’s Cup: --- From Hamilton Island YC Sent by Ben Ainslie Racing: Joint Statement From The Teams Luna Rossa Challenge, Artemis Racing, Ben Ainslie Racing And Team France, Who Will Be Challenging For The 35th America’s Cup: Following the announcement of Team Australia – representative
of the Hamilton Island Yacht Club, Challenger of Record of the 35th America’s
Cup – of its intention to withdraw from the competition, the teams Luna Rossa
Challenge, Artemis Racing, Ben Ainslie Racing and Team France – jointly with the
yacht clubs they represent – confirm their full support to the event, regardless
from the host venue that will be selected. The teams look forward to establish a constant dialogue with the Defender Oracle Team USA with the intent to fully preserve the principle of "friendly competition between foreign countries“ – one of the core elements of the Deed of Gift that rules the America’s Cup – and to co-operate actively with the Defender to adapt the rules where need be and outline the America’s Cup World Series calendar, as well as the format of the Challengers’ Selection Series and of the America’s Cup finals. Max Sirena, skipper of Luna Rossa Challenge, declared: “All the elements for the success of the event are there: after the 34th America’s Cup it is no longer questionable how spectacular the full foiling wing-sail catamarans are! Neither is questionable the excitement, intense competition and high-adrenaline this racing offers!” Ben Ainslie, Team Principal of BAR, commented: “We are really focused to help build a successful and sustainable America’s Cup for the future. The America’s Cup is about pushing the technical boundaries of the sport through continued innovation. The AC62 will again be incredibly exciting to watch, both on and off the water, all the ingredients you need for a great sporting event.” Iain Percy, Team Manager of Artemis Racing, stated: “The next America’s Cup is likely to be the most competitive, exciting and sustainable ever. We cannot wait to compete.” Franck Cammas, skipper of Team France, declared: “We believe
that the format of the next America’s Cup will bring a friendly but fierce
competition between the best sailors on the most spectacular machines the
America’s Cup has ever seen. The 35th America’s Cup will confirm a new era
for sailing, but also for the sport in general and the related technologies,
with the most intense competition possible and Team France will be proud to be
part of it!” Additional Links and Info:
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