WATCHING THE AMERICAS CUP
While all the information is still not available on what television and Internet options there are to watch the 33rd Americas Cup, Scuttlebutt did receive this update regarding ESPN360.com in the United States:
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For the first time in its programming history, ESPN360.com -- ESPN's 24/7 broadband sports network -- will carry the oldest sporting trophy event and sailing's most prestigious regatta and match race, the 33rd America's Cup. The best of three races duel will take place live from Valencia, Spain beginning Monday, Feb. 8th at 3:45 a.m. ET. Race 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10th and -- if necessary -- Race 3 on Friday, Feb. 12th, both at 3:45 a.m. ET.
Calling the event for ESPN360.com will be ESPN sailing commentator and president of US SAILING Gary Jobson along with renowned sailing expert Randy Smyth, both former winners of the America's Cup. ESPN360.com is ESPN's live sports broadband network, giving fans a 24/7 online destination that delivers more than 3,500 live, global sports events annually. It is available at no additional cost to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection from an affiliated service provider. --
http://www.ESPN360.com
* OWNER/DRIVER: Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli said he will personally take the helm of his yacht Alinghi when one of the most controversial America's Cup events in history finally gets under way next week. "I'm going to do it... I think I am at a sufficient level (of skill and experience) to steer the boat, it's an honor and a pleasure to do so in this America's Cup," the Valencia-based Spanish newspaper Las Provincias quoted him as saying. --
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