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Spithill, Kostecki and Platzzi on the development of USA-17

by Richard Gladwell. Sail-World.com on 27 Feb 2010
John Kostecki, the only person to have won and Olympic medal, a Round the World Race and, now, two America’s Cups Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

BMW Oracle Racing team members, James Spithill (helmsman), Matteo Plazzi (navigator) and John Kostecki give their views on the preparation and development of BMW Oracle Racing during one of the no-race days that preceded the 33rd America's Cup

James Spithill © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
James Spithill © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Matteo Plazzi (ITA) a veteran of five America’s Cup campaigns © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Matteo Plazzi (ITA) a veteran of five America’s Cup campaigns © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Tom Ehman involved in every America’s Cup since 1983, make a point in the presentation © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Tom Ehman involved in every America’s Cup since 1983, make a point in the presentation © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


John Kosteck (left) James Spithill (centre) and Matteo Plazzi © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
John Kosteck (left) James Spithill (centre) and Matteo Plazzi © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Jimmy’s glasses - an add-on for his Kaenon’s © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Jimmy’s glasses - an add-on for his Kaenon’s © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz



NB: The media session was preceded by one with Cam Lewis and Peter Lester. The second session, with Kostecki, Spithill amd Platzzi starts about 34minutes in - just move the slider to jump to the second, if you prefer.

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