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UAE to host America's Cup

SAILING: The United Arab Emirates has been named as the venue for the Americas Cup race which will be held in February, the defending champions Alinghi said yesterday.

"Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, will be the host country for the 33rd America's Cup," said Fred Meyer, vice- commodore of the Societe Nautique de Geneve (SNG), in a statement issued by the team. This is a venue that offers perfect weather and great sailing conditions for a match in February; the authorities have shown tremendous interest in, and support for hosting the America's Cup, added Meyer.

Alinghi will face the BMW-Oracle team, who sail under the ...

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