Earlier this year I questioned whether Kiwi’s care about the America’s Cup, and indeed some of us do, and now that the challenge has started my interest level has increased.
Not because I am a sailing fan – I’m not. But I understand the impact that hosting another America’s cup will have on Auckland and New Zealand.
With us hosting the 2011 Rugby World cup, hosting the yachting in the same year (or in 2012) will be great for NZ – just like Sydney hosting the 2000 Olympics and then the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Basically, it will be great for the economy, and that is a good enough reason to take an interest in sailing. Mind you I’m still sleeping when the racing is on, but Team New Zealand still has my support!
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