War abates on the lake

Ernesto Bertarelli says he will not attempt to block BMW Oracle's attempt to compete in the Decision 35 circuit

Regarding the concerns raised by Mr Nicolas Gonet, owner of SUI-8, about his participation in the Décision 35 Class, I would like to say that I will not support any move to exclude his boat from the circuit, should this issue be raised at the next General Assembly.

As expressed in the previous Assembly, I must highlight that the Class was founded on Lake Geneva by sailors for friendly competition and in my opinion the fact that Gonet intends to introduce BMW Oracle Racing to the circuit goes against the original spirit of the Class. In addition, I believe it is questionable that a team in litigation with the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), one of the host clubs, competes in events organised by this club. However, for the better of the sport, I prefer to keep the fight on the water.

Class members:
SUI1: Alinghi, owned by Ernesto Bertarelli (SNG)
SUI2: Okalys, owned by Nicolas Grange (SNG)
SUI3: Julius Baer, owned by Philippe Cardis
SUI4: Zen too, owned by Guy de Picciotto (SNG)
SUI5: Foncia, owned by Alain Gautier
SUI6: Cadence, owned by Jean François Demole (SNG)
SUI7: Axiom, owned by Guy de Picciotto (SNG)
SUI8: Gonet, co-owned by Nicolas Gonet (SNG)
SUI9: Smart Home, owned by Christian Michel
SUI10: Ladycat, owned by Dona Bertarelli (SNG)

2008 Racing season:
2-4 May: Grand Prix Chopard (SNG)
24-25 May: Open de Rolle (SNR)
7 June: Genève-Rolle-Genève (YCG)
14 June: Bol d’Or Mirabaud (SNG)
30-31 August: HP Cup La Réserve
5-7 September: Open de Versoix (CNV)
20-21 September: Open du Yacht Club (YCG)
3-5 October: Grand Prix Beau-Rivage Palace (CVV)