Shosholoza's RSA-83 to go naked one day earlier than others

[Source: Team Shosholoza] South Africa's Team Shosholoza can't wait to share its secrets. RSA 83's skirt will be dropped a day ahead of the official America's Cup unveiling ceremony at a function at the Team Shosholoza base on Saturday 31 March 2007. And the team's new design innovations will only be one of the many surprises Africa's maiden America's Cup team has in store for guests.

"We are going to surprise the whole sailing world", says Captain Salvatore Sarno, founder and managing director of Team Shosholoza. "We are going to show you the fascinating world of South Africa. As you know, we have always wanted to present the new face of our young country in Europe. So this is another great opportunity for us to do so."

The unveiling of the America's Cup youngest participant promises to really get people talking. It will also be a unique opportunity to enjoy the fascinating diversity of South Africa and share her typical African spirit which projects the very Soul of Sailing!

Shosholoza's RSA-83 preparing for the "French-South African Games". Valencia, 9 March 2007. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing