AmericaOne Report
AUCKLAND, NZ - February 26, 1999 -
Stay tuned to the
AmericaOne
website as we post reports from the team during its
intensive two-month training program in Auckland, New Zealand.
Daily Report, February 26, 1999
The weather has been bad, tropical storm "Frank" brought heavy rain and wind to the area. Fortunately, here in Auckland the sailing has ended for the crew. Paul Cayard, John Kostecki, Morgan Larson and Carter Perrin are with our sponsors in Queenstown at the other end of New Zealand. They are seeing the sights and participating in a youth regatta in E22's.
At the compound, it is time to clean up two months of work and organize what is going to be shipped to Long Beach. Last evening, Ford NZ hosted a party for us and a group of NZ industry writers. We enjoyed two barbecued lambs with all the fixin's. A good time was had by all.
Bob Billingham
AmericaOne
is dedicated to recapturing the America’s Cup
by applying U.S. technology in computer equipment, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, sail
design, naval architecture and structural engineering to America's Cup sailboat design.
Technology partners include Hewlett-Packard Company, Bellcore/SAIC and Ford Motor Company/Visteon. The
AmericaOne
team is comprised of 43 professionals, including 30
members of the design team actively working on the research and design of its sailboats.
Operating since June 1, 1996, AmericaOne
is the challenger on behalf of San Francisco’s St.
Francis Yacht Club.
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AmericaOne, contact:
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