Not quite assuming he defends successfully and it technically belongs to "RNZYS" after 2024 AC and doesn't go to Switzerland...but he did sell the soul of the Cup
I hope American Magic doesn't sink, trapping Alinghi inside its "final base."
I really wanted BA to get the Cup but now I am thinking it might be more fun it EB's boats do better. The Brits are boring.
No. This picture is Megan, one of the 2 older kids.
The woman with tasteful shoes is Nikita Khan, 19 at the time. Google her if you are still not convinced. LE bought her naming rights for a rhino sanctuary in San Diego.
Maybe taking KSA money doesn't look so good facing a team funded by a sporting, zealous billionaire? Either Ineos or Alinghi.
If there were a bunch of other teams he could hope for busted boats among the challengers...
As for Karma, yeah OTAUS went offshore, has slower boat, lost. But the boat was in process when Karma kicked in. NZ will be working on its boat and systems after the venue is announced, Karma is waiting.
I agree. Blows my mind thinking of pre AC37 but yes. Yes it is.
And despite his deplorable financial support for rwnj politicians Larry did good by making his Indian Wells tournament vax only, revenue be dammned.