BRAD READ (USA)|
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Another success in this
Volvo race was the
event’s first visit to
Newport RI. Just as the
AC45s demonstrated a
couple of years ago, chase electronic
media all you want but for impact
nothing comes close to thousands of
bums on seats; and with a deep sailing
history Newport’s knowledgeable
crowd was always the one to deliver.
Brad Read was the key driver of this
brilliant visit by the race, from initial
bid to final delivery. Very nice job, sir
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| Why they won |
| ‘Believe me, I hate to give my little brother credit for anything, but
he hit it out the park with this one and also won the longterm
support of the Rhode Island government for sailing’ – Kenny Read;
‘A good stop needs a village, but a village needs a leader’ – Charlie
Dana; ‘And Brad also helps so many kids into sailing’ – George
Bekris; ‘Definitely the best stopover of modern times’ – Daniel
Forster; ‘131,000 people at a sailing event. In the USA. That is
some result…’ – Gunther Buerman. ‘Flawless job’ – Mick Harvey. |
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