This is hilarious, coming from a team named EMIRATES team New Zealand!

How many Emirates born sailors are on their team?




Originally Posted by ThunderMuffin
Originally Posted by P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE 36th AMERICA'S CUP
"the Protocol will contain a "constructed in country" requirement for competing yachts and a nationality requirement for competing crew members."


And thus guaranteeing for practical purposes, that the cup stays in NZL. Also going to really put a damper on the salaries for the sailors.

As for the "constructed in country" part... so much for keeping costs in check.


Blade F16
#777