German entry in 33rd America's Cup

by Kai Meesters on 6 Aug 2007
Black-Red-Gold will again sail in the 33nd America’s Cup. Head of Syndicate Michael Scheeren has announced the new participation of United Internet Team Germany in the battle for the world’s most wanted sports trophy.

With this announcement the German National colours will be represented in the 156-years old history of the America’s Cup for the second time.

'This is great – great for Germany and great for the sailing sport', Rolf Bähr, President of the German Sailing Association, displays his enthusiasm. 'The sport has already made many new friends in the past America’s Cup', says Bähr. This is also Michael Scheeren’s opinion: 'With the first German campaign we have taken responsibilities for the German sailing sport. We want to fulfil these obligations also in the future.'

The United Internet Team Germany relies on their past experiences and on Karol Jablonski. With the already announced commitment of the new skipper of the United Internet Team Germany, new signs are set.

The Pole with the German passport has had unexpected success with the Spanish team Desafío Español which he led right into the semi final. 44-years old Jablonski is proud 'to sail for the United Internet Team Germany – Germany is the country where I had most of my sailing successes'.

Nothing is left to chance in the next campaign. Due to the early entry there is now more time for preparing the big challenge professional.

'We will seize the time to show up at the starting line with the best-possible team and an excellent boat', Scheeren promises.