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To: Mannie who wrote (20284)	12/22/2002 12:09:46 PM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 104216

<<...Love to see an America's cup in Lake Geneva...>> I would too -- Its a beautiful place. Alinghi is a powerhouse and I think they beat Oracle 4 times in a row in the last round...They clearly are favored to become the next Challenger. -s2

To: Mannie who wrote (20284)	12/22/2002 12:40:47 PM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 104216

More info. on Alinghi... alinghi.com nautique.org Alinghi for the America's Cup, carries the colours of the Société Nautique de Genève and flies the Swiss flag. A DYNAMIC CLUB The Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) has devoted itself, since its foundation in 1872, to the promotion and development of water sports. It actively supports many champions. With more than 3,000 members, the SNG develops various activities, including the training of top level sportsmen and women. The SNG is divided into four sections: propeller boats water skiing, rowing, light yachting and sailing. Situated on the shore of lake Geneva, with an exceptional view of the Jet d'Eau (the water spout) and Geneva harbour, the Société Nautique de Genève organizes many regattas, including the famous "Bol d'Or" with an annual entry of more than 500. MICHEL TOSO, PRESIDENT OF THE SNG "Bringing together the America's Cup and the Société Nautique de Genève only enhances the remarkable role of honour of our Club in the course of its long existence, which already boasts, in all represented disciplines, several Olympic titles, as well as many world, European and national titles". ____________________ The Alinghi Team is VERY EXPERIENCED... alinghi.com "We want to build a team we are all proud of, capable of winning the America's Cup and that will inspire people to achieve higher goals." Our team, made up of sailors, boatbuilders and scientists, brings together close to hundred people who are among the finest specialists in their respective fields. The members of the Sailing Team alone have taken part 47 times in the America's Cup, with 18 victories, and they have also won 67 world championship titles between them. A VERY KEWL VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE ALINGHI BOAT... [click to zoom in] alinghi.com AND FINALLY, THE ALINGHI PHOTO GALLARIES... alinghi.com