Team Germany wins premiere of the BMW Sailing Cup

by BMW Sports Communication on 17 Apr 2007 The Mediterranean metropolis Valencia in Spain is currently the centre of activity for both the best professionals and the most ambitious amateur sailors.

After all, this is not only the place where the Louis Vuitton Cup is due to begin today but also the stage for the BMW Sailing Cup World Final, where the top 35 amateur sailors from seven countries competed against each other over the weekend.

First place went to Team Germany, which was described by skipper Dirk Loewe from Berlin as 'a great outcome in a unique setting. Competing against the other nations was thoroughly enjoyable.'

The host country Spain came second, followed by the crew from Great Britain in third. A total of 1,400 participants took part in the inaugural event, which saw qualifying national regattas being held in Spain, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Austria, Malta and Denmark. The races took place within the framework of renowned sailing events.

Director BMW Sports Marketing Ralf Hussmann came to a positive conclusion after the world final, saying;

'Congratulations to the winning team from Germany. The world final offered fantastic yachting on a high level. Even though the event is in its first year the BMW Sailing Cup has already become a popular event for amateurs keen on competing against sailors from other European countries. We are looking forward to the second BMW Sailing Cup this year.'

Today, the participants will be witnessing the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup – exclusively from the BMW ORACLE Racing team base.