America's Cup: Russell Coutts talks with the International Media - 2



11:03 AM Wed 15 Sep 2010 GMT
'BMW Oracle Racing's CEO Russell Coutts set out much of the thinking behind the changes to the America's Cup.' Americas Cup Media Click Here to view large photo
After the announcement of the Year, Boat and Protocol for the 2013 America's Cup, in Valencia, BMW Oracle Racing's CEO answered questions from an international media panel via a teleconference. Following is the second of a three part (overlapping slightly with the first part), slightly edited transcript of the teleconference moderated by BMW Oracle Racing's Tim Jeffery: Boyd: Are they limited to a number of wings? Russell: Yes I am sorry, the wings are limited to four which to be honest with you, you would struggle to get to four. The rule is written so you build it in two ...


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