-Sausalito YC in the 2007 America’s Cup?

by Cup in Europe on 24 Dec 2003 (sources : Rumours)

The Sausalito Yacht Club who played host to the IACCSF/Challenge Series regattas for the last two seasons has been rumored to be the club of choice for a new San Francisco based America’s Cup team.

Rumors have been circulating for the last two months that John Sweeney (formerly with America True and Oracle/BMW Racing) and Tina Kleinjan both Sausalito Yacht Club members will launch a campaign to be funded by two prominent Bay Area residents and an Aerospace company.

It would be no surprise to anyone that Sweeney and Kleinjan who already own four IACC yachts would fund and run a new team. It's said the duo have always planned on having their own team and would run the entire operation from there America’s Cup base on Treasure Island.

If the rumors turn out to be true, San Francisco could have several teams to cheer for in 2007. Larry Ellision is said to be returning with Oracle/BMW Racing.

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