2007 MedCup Circuit Official Opening Celebrations

by MedCup media on 14 Apr 2007
Hundreds of locals were also able to see the rehearsals for this evening´s Official Opening Celebrations, as well as visit the TP52 situated on the main stage.

The 2007 MedCup Circuit enjoyed a sparkling launch Friday in Alicante. Marking the start of the countdown to the start of the new season, now only two months from now, and highlighting the first association of sailing's premier fleet racing circuit with Alicante, a great insight into what lies in store was presented by the launch.

Watched by hundreds of enthusiastic locals and dozens of invited VIP's and dignitaries, the stunning presentation had at its centrepiece a TP52. It was the focal point for a specially commissioned contemporary dance, acrobatic and light show presentation by the Anemoi group, and was compered by well known Spanish TV presenter Silvia Jato.

[Sorry, this content could not be displayed] The show featured 12 dancers and flying trapeze artiste who composed a metaphoric, fantastic homage to the eight wind gods, with amazing shadow plays and a supporting light and sound show. The launch took place in the heart of the port of Alicante, just a matter of a few hundred metres from where the TP52 fleet will be berthed and the extensive regatta village sited in June.

Prior to that a packed press conference, including a large contingent of local media and TV, were given an understanding of the circuit's prestige and standing within the sport of sailing and an insight into just some of the boats and key players.

The Mayor of Alicante Luis Diaz Alperi and Mario Flores, President of the Port Authority welcomed the MedCup Circuit to Alicante, while Arturo Delgado and Ignacio Triay represented the TP52 Med Fleet and the MedCup Circuit and Santiago Lange, tactician off Bambakou and Cam's skipper Kiko Sanchez Luna introduced the perspective of the athletes.

[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]2007 Circuit :

The 2007 edition of this world class event will not only sail in Spanish, Portuguese and French waters, but will see the number of entries increased to 23 from thirteen different countries. In addition, the Breitling MedCup this year also counts on the additional support of AUDI and Santa Ana, as premier sponsors throughout the season.

··> Alicante, Alicante Trophy, (Spain) 12 - 17 june

··> Puerto Portals, 13ª Regata Breitling, (Spain) 18 - 22 july

··> Palma de Mallorca, Copa del Rey, (Spain) 30 july - 4 august

··>Portimão, Portugal Trophy, Algarve (Portugal) 20 - 25 august

··> Hyères, Hyères Trophy (France) 10 - 15 september

The overall winner of the Breitling MedCup will win the Breitling Trophy while the leading Corinthian entry will win the Breitling Corinthian Trophy.