McCully congratulates Team New Zealand
Monday, 26 August 2013, 11:56 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
26 August 2013
Media Statement
McCully congratulates Team New Zealand
Sport and
Recreation Minister Murray McCully today congratulated Team
New Zealand on winning the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger
series in San Francisco.
“Team New Zealand’s
impressive run in the challenger series will stand them in
good stead as they prepare to race Oracle for the
America’s Cup next month,” Mr McCully says.
“Captain
Dean Barker and the crew have remained composed and
professional throughout the regatta, all while maintaining a
strong lead.
“Luna Rossa, Team New Zealand’s design
and training partners, have been gracious opponents and I am
pleased to hear they have agreed to help Team New Zealand
fine tune their boat as they attempt to regain the Auld
Mug.”
ends
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