[Outbackmanyep]

Originally Posted by DeanoNZL

As long as we don't get too cocky, cross the t's, dot the i's, anything is possible.
We need an Aussie boat in there next time. Competitive spirit and all.
Hopefully, if we can bring it home, it will be closer for our southern teams.

Actually i heard after the 2003 AC that Australia and New Zealand were gonna do a joint challenge, but it never took off...the OzBoyz Challenge tried to get kickstarted from the Aussies side but they withdrew when the challenger notification deadline came up, lack of funds etc.....its about time Australian corporate sponsorship woke up to themselves and backed this sort of thing cos it'll generate billions of dollars to whoever holds the Americas Cup....As if the bloody ANZ bank hasnt enough money already......they could spare a couple of mil.....its what that NZ bloke "Michael Fay" said in 87 that they were racing for the "Americas Cup industry".......Australia II's win basically took it from rich boys and their toys to a world wide industry......

I do hope NZ win it back!