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Grant Dalton said the team already had a strong Spanish connection through principal designer Marcelino Botin.
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"Marcelino and his business partner Shaun Carkeek have had a major impact on European yacht racing in recent years with their winning IMS designs.He has brought to the team design experience and expertise as the team finalises plans for the first of our 2007-generation America's Cup class yachts."
He said that over coming months, the team would have a more visible presence in Valencia with work starting on the team's permanent base next month.
This year Emirates Team New Zealand is competing in the three Louis Vuitton Acts - at Valencia starting in a few days, Malmo, Sweden in August and Trapani, Sicily, in September/October.