About the iShares Cup

The iShares Cup Extreme 40 Sailing Series is a multi-stage sailing circuit which visits six fantastic venues around Europe — each chosen for their superb sailing, excellent spectator viewing, and stunning locations. Sponsored by iShares, the world's number one provider of Exchange Traded Funds.  The six-event circuit will stop at some of Europe’s top destinations including Venice, Hyeres, United Kingdom, Kiel, The Netherlands and Almería, Andalucía.  Showcasing top-level racing, the event attracts some of the worlds best Olympic, round the world, America's Cup and solo sailors, who will go head-to-head close to the land so that spectators watch, hear and interact with the crews, the sport and the competition. Extreme 40s are crewed by four sailors with an exclusive 'fifth man' spot given over to a VIP or media guest - a unique chance to ride shotgun and see these professional crews in action at close quarters.
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iShares Cup Teams
BMW ORACLE Racing (USA) – James Spithill (AUS)
BT (EUR) – Nick Moloney (AUS)
ECOVER (EUR) – Mike Golding (GBR)
Holmatro (NED) – Carolijn Brouwer (BEL)
iShares (EUR) – Shirley Robertson (GBR)
Gitana Extreme- Groupe LCF Rothschild (FRA) – Yann Guichard (FRA)
Groupama 40 (FRA) – Franck Cammas (FRA)
LUNA (FRA) – Erik Maris (FRA)
Oman Sail Masirah (OMA) – Pete Cumming (GBR)
Oman Sail Renaissance (OMA) – Loïck Peyron (FRA)

iSharesCup 2009 circuit
Round 1 : Italy, Venice - 15th to 17th May
Round 2 : France, Hyeres - 3rd to 5th July 2009
Round 3 : United Kingdom - 1st to 3rd August 2009
Round 4 : Germany, Kiel - 28th to 30th August 2009
Round 5 : The Netherlands - 25th to 27th September 2009
Round 6 : Almería, Andalucía - 10th to 12th October 2009
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