Harken Team Alinghi Signs Contract

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TEAM ALINGHI SIGNS CONTRACT WITH HARKEN
Yacht Equipment for 2007 Defense

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Team Alinghi has selected Harken Yacht Equipment as supplier of winch packages for their 2007 America's Cup defense. Harken will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, installation and service of Alinghi’s two new boats and previously built training boats. Harken will operate a service center based in Valencia, Spain throughout the build-up and duration of the 2007 America’s Cup event. The contract between Alinghi and Harken continues the relationship that Alinghi and Harken began for the 2003 series held in Auckland, New Zealand where Alinghi successfully challenged and won the America’s Cup from defender Team New Zealand, bringing the event to Europe.

”We are pleased to continue our relationship with Harken,” said Rolf Vrolijk, Principal Designer of Team Alinghi. “Harken’s innovative designs and superior service to the winch packages are unparalleled and critical to a successful defense of the America’s Cup in Valencia. We felt it was important to continue with Harken, and we know we can rely on Harken’s gear and service,” Vrolijk said.

"We are thrilled to be back with Team Alinghi for the 2007 America’s Cup," said Peter Harken, president of Harken Yacht Equipment. "Harken has been a supplier with Alinghi since their entrance into the Cup arena, and we’re excited to continue to work with them as defender.”