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Dubai to Host Louis Vuitton Trophy November 2010

Dubai has been selected to host the Louis Vuitton Trophy, a two week long sailing event.

Four spectacular 85-foot long America’s Cup Class yachts – sailed by world champions, Olympic medallists and round-the-world sailors – will be the focal point of the event.

The prestigious Louis Vuitton Trophy is a true test of the contestents ability with teams racing identical yachts.

The event is one of the most coveted events in sailing and Dubai is set to join the established 2010 venues, including Auckland, Sardinia and Hong Kong who previously hosted.

The event will be held at Mina Seyahi resort, the home of Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) next to the Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Airline is a leading sponsor of the event.

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman DIMC, and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, said, “This is a real coup for Dubai. We are honoured to be part of this fantastic event which has rapidly emerged as a renowned spectacle of sport followed by millions around the world. “

As well as thrilling spectators both here and on TV, it will consolidate Dubai’s status as a venue capable of hosting major international sporting events. “We are also looking forward to welcoming our very own Emirates Team New Zealand back to these shores and, having won the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland last year, confidence will be high coming into this event. “

Emirates has a great affinity with sailing and it is exciting to be strengthening our commitment to the sport further by supporting a race which will bring the world’s finest sailors to Dubai.”

Yves Carcelle, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton, said: “Louis Vuitton has been present in Dubai for more than 10 years. In 2010, we are thrilled to maintain this relationship through a great sailing event, while reinforcing the age-long Dubai tradition for regattas.”

Saeed Harib, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and CEO of DIMC, which will host the race, is delighted to be helping the growth of the sport in the region.

“Dubai was host to the Emirates Team New Zealand Pro Am Series in 2006 and Alinghi and Victory Challenge boats during the winter of 2007,” said Harib. “

With the Louis Vuitton Trophy, DIMC and our partners Emirates Airline are continuing that relationship and in doing so creating a new platform for the development of modern sailing in the region.”

The event commences on 13th November 2010 and will feature on-shore entertainment and a host of other activities, to be confirmed. The organisers reported that the 14-day festival of the 2009 Louis Vuitton Pacific Series reported injected US$12 million into the Auckland economy, so this is great news for Dubai.

Published 26th Jan 2010

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