It's only the second time there's been a race 7 in Cup history - and you might well remember the last one - 1983. Let's hope that sensational result by John Bertrand and his boys gets replicated by Dalts, Deano and the rest of the team. By race 7 in 1983 Australia 2 was on their way to a historic 4-3 victory after being down 3-1 (in those days the event was a best of seven competition). I wonder how many times the ETNZ boys have reminded themselves (or been reminded) that it can be done.
This can't be last race. It can't be the last time Louis Vuitton, the longest continuous sponsor in sporting history, is involved in the America's Cup. It can't be the last time Moet & Chandon is sprayed on the America's Cup victory podium (it's likely they will pull out of the Cup if parent LVMH withdraws Louis Vuitton's sponsorship). It can't be the last time a journo wins a Louis Vuitton goodie in the daily media prize for picking the final delta.
It just can't.
P.S Potent story on the Herald website about Bertarelli's control of the behind-the-scenes organisation at the Cup. Goes someway to validating suspicions I had about why certain Kiwis with Cup experience weren't offered jobs in the current regime...
P.S.S The latest acronym coming out of Valencia - ABBA - Anyone But Bloody Alinghi. Fingers crossed its all comes crashing around their ears.
©Thierry Martinez
A few nervous Kiwis watching the action at the weekend at the Southwestern Yacht Club in San Diego
A lone lucky red sock keeps vigil...
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