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Protocol Press Conference
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Protocol Press Conference
Hamish Ross (NZL, Alinghi General Counsel), Michel Bonnefous (SUI, ACM President) and Brad Butterworth (NZL, Alinghi Skipper) at yesterday's midday press conference announcing the AC 33 Protocol. GMR photo. ?In Auckland only two or three teams committed to competing, this time we already have eight or nine teams who have declared that they are willing to continue. Honestly it could perhaps increase but we don?t know. We?ll see.? ?I?ve got a lot of mates on the sailing team and we want to stick together. We feel we have a good relationship with Alinghi and it?s been great to sail with Ernesto; over these last two campaigns I wouldn?t change a moment. So yes, we?re sticking here.? GMR photo. ?Protocol amendments will require the Challenger of Record and Defender. The sailing jury is appointed by mutual consent between Defender and Challenger of Record. In terms of organising the regatta it is entirely in the hands of ACM.? GMR photo. Full Story »
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