United Internet Team Germany on intensive two-boat training

[Source: United Internet Team Germany] The United Internet Team Germany is on target for the crucial races of the 32nd America's Cup. While training the team offers an impressive picture: The two snow-white yachts GER 89 and GER 72 with their new black-red-golden design are competing with each other off Valencia's coast. The team is preparing for the Louis Vuitton Act 13 and the Louis Vuitton Cup, which will start in April. "At the moment we are maximizing our possibilities. The team is highly concentrated and I am very happy", says skipper Jesper Bank.

During the training with both yachts, the team is collecting essential data and knowledge in order to prepare GER 89, namely Germany I, for the awaiting races. "In practice races against GER 72 we optimize GER 89 further and further. The next step is the training-regattas against other teams. Only then we can evaluate the true performance of Germany I", says Jesper Bank.

The United Internet Team Germany will participate in the 32nd America's Cup races as the first German team ever. The young German crew is therefore keen to meet their challenge: "We advance in training and the team continues to develop every day. Even though we still have a lot to do – we are very much looking forward to the races in April", says Nico Jeschonnek. The 29-year-old is member of the United Internet Team Germany as midbow and boat captain of the Germany I.

The United Internet Team Germany is getting prepared for the races of the America's Cup season by training with both yachts GER 89 and GER 72. Valencia, 8 February 2007. Photo copyright: Richard Walch / United Internet Team Germany