Top 10 Things to Remember about Race One.
1] Don’t foul at the start. A collision would end the race and the regatta. Each team will do whatever it takes to win. Both Alinghi and USA has shown that resolve in the New York Court System. USA Skipper has a propensity to be aggressive in the pre-start,tomorrow is not the time. Look for the favored side and stay away from Alinghi.
2] The weather will determine the winner. If the winds build as expected, look out!
3] Regardless of the outcome the “constructed in country” issue needs resolution. A February 25 court date has been set. The rights of both the challenger and defender
have been addressed by the New York Courts, with the recent rulings and with the
Mercury Bay decision twenty years ago, most of the subjective interpretations of the Deed of Gift have been clarified.
4] Outside of an unlimited Deed of Gift America’s Cup like this one, the type of yacht for the 34th edition needs to have the majestic splendor worthy of yachting’s premier event. Not updated versions of an RC 44 or an I-Shares multihull.
5] After the race, Brad Butterworth, Loick Peyron and Ernesto Bertarelli need to represent Alinghi in the press conference and Russell Coutts, James Spithill and Larry Ellison need to represent USA. Show some class, at least for all of the kids that are watching, including mine.
6] Cory Friedman needs to drop his “deer in the headlights” demeanor and ask a real question.
7] Remember when ESPN was a real sports network and not a behemoth mega-corporation? No American broadcast of the biggest yachting event in history, save 1983, are you kidding me?
8] Whoever wins, its time for mutual consent!
9] No matter what happens, this race is not worth the loss of one life. Be aggressive, be fast, be smart.
10] Valencia has earned the 34th edition. Opening Acts in America, London, RAK and New Zealand.
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