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Old 01-29-2007, 11:39   #3
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Originally Posted by x SF med
This is probably not what Ernesto Bertarelli had in mind when he said he wanted drag the America's Cup into 21st century, and he must be be having second thoughts about why he ever chose Spain over historically safer countries. But then Spain offered him the best tax breaks and behind the scenes funding for his Alinghi team. Russell Coutts, who wanted to put the AC in the quieter and safer environs of Lisbon, Portugal, would be laughing himself silly right about now if this was not such a serious matter.
Are you sailing in the AC? It's fun to watch, and I am sure even more fun to participate in.

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