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- August 6, 2009
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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 ...