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America's Cup 2013 Team NZ: 'Spine-tingling' reception for Team New Zealand
"New Zealand's national anthem was sung before Dave Dobbyn did a rendition of his hit (Loyal) and Welcome Home." Source: ONE News
"Team NZ, including skipper Dean Barker and grinder Grant Dalton, were welcomed into the ceremony with a powhiri, haka and huge applause from the crowd."
"Both told ONE News they were surprised by the turnout and strength of their support."
"It means a huge amount for this team. We put absolutely everything into it and you know, to not be successful is what really hurts the most," said Barker.
"I just want to say, today is the proudest I've ever been to be a New Zealander."
"It's the most important thing for me personally and I know for Grant
and everyone else. I dearly would love to skipper the next Team New
Zealand boat, but again it's not my decision." (Barker)
Dalton said he was humbled.
"People wanna stay with this team, this is unique."
A Fitting Ceremony and Warmest Welcome for an Outstanding Team!
Will there be another America's Cup for NZ in the Future? Find out.
"In a speech at the ceremony, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said he had a special message to deliver to the team and crowd.
" "This government and this country stands ready to be part of the next America's Cup challenge." "
(But we still need to act fast in order to secure and not lose pivotal members of Team NZ; don't let Team NZ or the wider team (the whole of NZ @ home or abroad) down!!).
"Auckland Mayor Len Brown said the whole of New Zealand woke up early to watch the racing.
" "We were with you on every tack, we were with you on every jibe, we have all become experts on foiling, and we all hated that minute when they cancelled that race early,"
Mr Brown said.
" "You united us, you represented us superbly with skill honour and integrity."
Hundreds turned out to watch the ceremony at Queen's Wharf and The Cloud."
Published: 5:36AM Friday October 04, 2013 Source: ONE News
SHED 10 - of Leans & Wins, Hopes & Dreams: The iconic Home of Kiwi Sailors...
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
After America's Cup 2013: What now for Team NZ? - 3 Oct 2013
"Dalton said the team had asked competition organisers about the system's legality before racing began, but it had been approved by the measurers. He refused to comment on whether he thought the system was legal.
" "It would be so wrong for me or any person within the team to entertain a discussion about that," Dalton said.
"New Zealand media have speculated about how the system worked, although Dalton said he was not clear on it either.
"But the system is believed to have given Oracle greater ability to stay on their foils for longer upwind, which was essentially the difference in the two boats' speed in the final week of racing."
PUBLISHED: 3:24PM Saturday September 28, 2013 Source: Reuters
Team NZ surprised by heroes' welcome
"A crowd of hundreds turned out at Auckland Airport to greet the team and their families.
Team New Zealand unsuccessfully challenged for the America's Cup in San Francisco last week, with defenders Oracle Team USA retaining the Auld Mug 9-8.
"The loss does not appear to have dented enthusiasm for the the team with hundreds waking early to gather at the airport arrivals gate.
"Team NZ skipper Dean Barker:
"We're still gutted, it is still very raw at the moment, but the support we have had is unbelievable, we're very, very thankful for how passionate people are about our team and everything our team's achieved, we just would have dearly loved to be coming back here today with the America's Cup," he said.
"Grinder Rob Waddell said he didn't expect anything like the welcome they received adding that the support of kiwis helped them through some very tough times."
PUBLISHED: 5:47AM Monday September 30, 2013 Source: ONE News
'Classy' Team NZ lauded for ultimate sportsmanship
"Full page thank you for San Francisco has gone down well in the US."
"The advertisement in the Chronicle provoked an outpouring of goodwill and gratitude toward New Zealand.
Steve Dickinson wrote: "This is called sportsmanship... Sadly lacking in many sports these days but good to see when it happens."
Scott Baker agreed: "AMEN! A truly classy act on the part of New Zealand. And a great race, to be sure. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!" "
PUBLISHED: 10:02AM Tuesday October 01, 2013 Source: ONE Sport
Team NZ welcomes Australia's America's Cup return
"Emirates Team New Zealand today welcomed the return of Australia to the America's Cup."
"Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker said it was great to have Australia back in the Cup. "It is 30 years since the Royal Perth Yacht Club won the Cup from the United States at Newport. Australia defended unsuccessfully in 1987 and was a challenger in 2000," Barker said
"He said of greater concern to Emirates Team New Zealand was the venue, timing and class of yacht to be raced which have still to be announced."
PUBLISHED: 10:24AM Tuesday October 01, 2013 Source: ONE Sport
Aussies want a cheaper America's Cup
Bob and Sandy Oatley, the father and son behind Australia's America's Cup bid, want to cut participation costs cut. PUBLISHED: 01 Oct 13 8:40PM Source: AAP
'Give me a ring', PM tells Team NZ
PUBLISHED: 8:36AM Wednesday October 02, 2013 Source: ONE Sport
Dean Barker gives PM funding deadline
Dean Barker says an America's Cup funding decision must be made in next fortnight.
'The poachers are out hard' for Team NZ (3:35)
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says rival America's Cup teams are looking to grab the top Kiwi talent already. Source: ONE News 08:57AM Wednesday October 02, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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Soon-to-be pro Lydia Ko...
"The 16-year-old sensation has leapt to No 4 in the official world rankings on the back of two wins and nine top-10s in 14 professional tournaments this year and her stock continues to rise. " Published: 6:27AM Tuesday October 01, 2013 Source: Fairfax
Sunday, September 29, 2013
America's Cup 2013 - ETNZ: Team New Zealand Returns to Heroes' Welcome!
Tears and Cheers as Team New Zealand Returns Home:
12:21PM Monday September 30, 2013, Source: ONE News
12:21PM Monday September 30, 2013, Source: ONE News
Dean Barker Receives Hero's Welcome: 06:42AM Monday Sept 30, 2013, Source: ONE News
Interview with Dean Barker:
Published 07:15AM Monday Sept 30, 2013, Source: ONE News
Calls for celebration as Team NZ skipper and sailors return home
Calls for celebration as Team NZ skipper and sailors return home
NZ Herald 8:22 AM Monday Sep 30, 2013
"Grinder, Waddell (on the left, against a backdrop of red socks, photo above) - said challenging for the America's Cup, particularly as the regatta continued for so long, was "testing'' and "tough'' - like "having an Olympic final every single day''.
"We were quite focused and trying to do the best we could, and it was humbling to see how much New Zealanders supported it and how much they were into it.
"We could certainly feel that support from over there, a huge contingent of New Zealanders came over throughout a large part of the regatta and all the messages of support you could see in the media, it was great, we are thrilled with that.'' Source: .nzherald.co.nz
"Team New Zealand crew members touched down on home soil this morning to a hero's welcome.
"Skipper Dean Barker said the reaction from fans was "mind blowing".
"Hundreds of fans camped out at Auckland Airport from before 5.30am to catch the team coming off their plane from San Francisco.
"Loud cheers erupted as the Kiwi team walked through the arrival gates to be met by family after almost five months away from home.
"Dedicated Team NZ followers travelled from as far as Tokoroa for a chance to meet their heroes. Draped in New Zealand flags, many still wearing their red socks, they waved banners and signs as they welcomed the team home...." Source: .nzherald.co.nz
Dean Barker takes time out for adoring fans as he chats, autographs and has photos taken with them @ Auckland Airport: Monday Sept 30, 2013, Source: ONE News
NZ Taxpayers Subsidised USA Ellison's (Oracle) 2013 Victory
NZH: By Bevan Hurley Puiblished 5:30 AM Sunday Sep 29, 2013
"Kiwi taxpayers subsidised American billionaire Larry Ellison's Oracle victory in the America's Cup with more than $1 million in grants and tax breaks for the New Zealand-based Core Builders, the company that built most of the winning boat.
"The company also received generous tax breaks, paying zero income tax for three years between 2009 and 2011.
"Financial statements also show employees and contractors will receive $2.3m in bonuses from the Oracle victory. Ellison's net worth is $53 billion, according to Forbes magazine.
"Air New Zealand also helped the US team with to make their daggerboards (but dcclined when Team NZ asked for help. 'The airline had the only autoclave machinery in the country capable of producing the specific designs required by the Kiwi sailors'...)..." Read more
"SNUBBED: Team New Zealand's catamaran was built without the help of Air
New Zealand, who rejected a request for assistance and helped rival
Oracle instead." Courtesy of stuff.co.nz
America's Cup 2013: News Coverage - After the Auld Mug...
No Cup, but plenty (12 Reasons for Team NZ) to be Proud of in San Fran
NZH: Published 5:30 AM Friday Sep 27, 2013
NZH: Published 5:30 AM Friday Sep 27, 2013
Tom Cruise popped into Tony Stewart's pop-up restaurant, Waiheke Island Yacht Club, in San Francisco after Team NZ took him for a spin on the bay. Courtesy of NZH.
America's Cup 2013: Hopes of Nation a mighty Burden; Tributes to Team NZ
The New Zealand Herald: By Paul Lewis, 5:30 AM Friday Sep 27, 2013
Dean Barker
"Grant has been a great leader," says Barker. "He's been an inspiration to me personally and he's created an amazing environment. This has been the best team I have ever been involved with. I have loved every single moment of the campaign, apart from the last 25 minutes or so..."
Mandy Barker
"Mandy Barker says her husband, Dean, and his crew will quickly bounce back from their America's Cup disappointment...."
Larry Ellison
Oracle's billionaire backer Larry Ellison called Barker a "champion" and a "great sailor". He added: "No one should have the weight of the nation on his shoulders like Dean Barker." He also said: "America's Cup without New Zealand - it's just impossible to conceive of that." Of Team NZ he said: "What a great team, what a great sailing nation."
Russell Coutts
Oracle chief executive Sir Russell Coutts told TVNZ : "I don't believe there will [be an America's Cup without Team NZ], there might be some changes in Team New Zealand but it's clearly a team that does a lot of good for the country. What people in New Zealand have got to realise is it was one of the best if not [the best]. "
Paul Lewis
"It wasn't he (Dean Barker) who made the Oracle boat faster. Take a look at the video of the last, deciding race. Barker sails almost the perfect race. He wins the start in copybook fashion... The only reason Team NZ lost that race, and the Cup, is boat speed." Read more...
Editorial: Barker must remember there's no 'i' in defeat
The New Zealand Herald: Published 5:30 AM Saturday Sep 28, 2013
America's Cup 2013: Coutts 'not going to rush any decisions' (about the future)
The New Zealand Herald: Published 6:19 PM Sunday Sep 29, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
America's Cup: ETNZ - Live from San Francisco - Skipper Dean Barker
Interview with Dean Barker 27-9-2013 Friday:
Published: 7:22AM Friday September 27, 2013 Source: ONE News
Dean Barker: "I hope Team NZ has a future"
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Uncertainty over Team NZ's Cup future
Published: 7:54AM Friday September 27, 2013 Source: Fairfax
Team New Zealand's future in the America's Cup is murkywith boss Grant Dalton unsure if he has the energy to mount another campaign.
"I think Team New Zealand brings such a huge amount of credibility to any America's Cup event," Barker said.
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Kim Dotcom prepared to put millions behind Team NZ
Published: 9:19AM Friday September 27, 2013 Source: ONE NewsWednesday, September 25, 2013
America's Cup 2013: "Semi-Finals" Wednesday Sep 25, 2013
Dean Barker: 'It's frustrating'
Published: 1:46 PM Wednesday Sep 25, 2013Back to the drawing board - skill versus tech would be the way to go for this sport to survive.
There's hardly anyone who can afford to race in the AC - there's no competition except for a little, under-resourced country! Time to wind down this sport?
You can see the other boat is faster (by at least 50s!) ... and not because of skill!!
Time to get back to the mono-hull and allow all the other nations to compete!
You can see the other boat is faster (by at least 50s!) ... and not because of skill!!
Time to get back to the mono-hull and allow all the other nations to compete!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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