The Swiss members of Team Alinghi are relying on more manpower: 14 sailors from six countries are to give "Alinghi 5" wings for the opening duel of the 33rd America's Cup on Monday, including three Swiss sailors, Ernesto Bertarelli, Nils Frei and Pierre-Yves Jorand.
Boss Ernesto Bertarelli steers the catamaran himself. His opponent is "USA" skipper and helmsman James Spithill from Australia. The Americans are relying on ten sailors from six countries in the showdown, including tactician John Kostecki, just one American.
Defence counsel: "Alinghi 5", Alinghi, Société Nautique de Genève (SNG)
Ernesto Bertarelli (Switzerland, helmsman), Brad Butterworth (New Zealand, tactician), Loïck Peyron (France, floater), Jan Decker (South Africa, floater), Peter Evans (New Zealand, pre-start), Murray Jones (New Zealand, runner), Pierre-Yves Jorand (Switzerland, Traveller), Warwick Fleury (New Zealand, Mainsail Trimmer), Nils Frei (Switzerland, Spitrimmer), Simon Daubney (New Zealand, Foresail Trimmer), Piet van Nieuwenhuijzen (Netherlands, Foreship), Curtis Blewett (Canada, 2. Foresailman)
Challenger: "USA", BMW Oracle Racing, Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC)
James Spithill (Australia, skipper), John Kostecki (USA, tactician), Brad Webb (New Zealand, foresail), Simone de Mari (Italy, pit), Ross Halcrow (New Zealand, headsail trimmer), Dirk de Ridder (Netherlands, wingsail trimmer), Joey Newton (Australia, wingsail trimmer), Matteo Plazzi (Italy, navigator), Thierry Fouchier (France, 2nd pit), Matthew Mason (New Zealand, mast).
Tatjana Pokorny
Sports reporter
