33th America’s Cup in 2009?




I stop revieiwng the Cups new fleet to foucs on rumors about Russell Coutts.
He launched World Sailing League with Paul Cayard. a new multihull formula that I think will be a success ( I love multihulls, I’m an hobiecatter). but he is also on the fore because Sailing Anarchy is claiming a rumor in its home page.

What of RC? So far each time Mr. Ernesto has come with hat (and checkbook) in hand, Mr Coutts has just laughed and said “good luck.” So why are Bertarelli and Butterworth in Miami next week racing Farr 40s instead of concentrating on the very pressing business at hand in Valencia? Well, just ask yourselves where Mr Coutts will also be next week.

Then do the math. As every Anarchist knows, 1 + 1 = 3 million.

Hoping that could be true (even if this it could be a real disgrace for his competitors), I think Russell Coutts is not that kind of man who sold his word away. So the Challengers can breathe a sigh of relief reading this interview on NZ Herald. Coutts says:

NZ Herald: How do you feel about not being in it (The America’s Cup)? Is there any chance you will rejoin Alinghi for this Cup?
Russel Coutts: “There is no chance I will rejoin Alinghi. There is no doubt I will miss being involved in the racing. But as a result of not being able to compete in the America’s Cup, I have changed direction a bit and sailed a large variety of boats. I must say I am enjoying sailing more high-performance boats and maybe that is where the Cup will head in the future.”

At the and he also give and interesting insight on the America’s Cup future:

After this Cup it is definitely time for a rule change. Most people seem to be talking about a two-year cycle rather than four years.

We will be very pleased to have you here in Italy Mr Coutts in 2009! Please contact Mr Vincenzo Onorato. With Farr 40 you have done a great job.

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