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Louis Vuitton Skippers Press Conference

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Louis Vuitton Skippers Press Conference
The skippers press conference brought together the ususal players but with an air of impending finality.The self appointed French elite were out in force flitting about as well as various jet set types and jet set chasers.Interesting notes about how the Cup has changed. It has been since 1970 that challengers organized themselves and Bruno trouble basking in glory in the front row could count that since 1983 Louis Vuitton had sponsored the challenger trials.4 out of 6 Louis Vuitton winners went on to win the Americas Cup.A few mentions: Ian Percy was proud of his technical team because their mast was in 2 pieces not 3. +39 is using a V4 mast as opposed to a version 5 which according to John Cuttler in the Spanish press conference said difference was about 20 k so not that much, but also with a lower minimum weight.Peter Isler, a real feel good talker, pumped up the Valencia venue, Mark Sadler of Shosh was happy to just be there and being in 7th was a bonus.Francesco of Prada speaking about previous Cups said each event gets harder, Dean Barker wasn't sure how to answer about protocol when having the primeminister as the 17th person on board but said he was pleased to have her because if it hadn't been for the support of the New Zealand government, there wouldn't be a team.Areva explained they decided on some fresh air in their afterguard which was in effort to better their chances after a poor showing in Act 13. change of afterguard.Holmberg of has to beat Shosh is just glad to be there as well as Jesper Bank of Germany who announced that there would be another German team for the next America´s Cup. Karol Jablonsky doesn't feel the pressure of being the home team and is ready to go along with waters along with Flavio of the Rascals , the designated driver after the start and hopes Oracle has doesn´t have too much fun.The future ACM ? We'll have to wait and see who wins the Cup was Michel Bonnefous muddled answer. Paul Cayard with be commentating with Sailing channel and only a consultant with the Spanish.No skippers raised their hands for a two year format when asked but maybe they are not allowed to. The question will be raised again with the syndicate head press conference. Full Story »

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