Alinghi, America's Cup & Louis Vuitton Cup

Curtis Blewett (CAN) ~ Mid-bowman

Photo credit: Th. Martinez / Alinghi

Photo credit: Th. Martinez / Alinghi

Photo credit: Th. Martinez / Alinghi

What does it mean to you to be sailing for Alinghi and defending the America’s Cup?

“It’s incredible. It’s my opportunity to be sailing at the highest level of this sport.”

Alinghi clearly still has what it takes to win. In your opinion, what elements of the team set it apart from the rest?

“It’s a real team, there’s a lot of openness and trust in this team.”

Can you describe the physical and mental demands that racing at this level has on you?

“There is a lot of pressure in my job. We don’t do anything special we just have to do our job perfectly every time.”

What do you think will be going through your head when you are lying in bed the night before the Match?

“I don’t get too fussed before the big races, I will just be sleeping.”

Describe your role on the boat and how it could make or break the outcome of a race and essentially affect whether or not Alinghi retains the Cup.

“There’s a hundred ways to break the outcome. There are more opportunities to mess the race up, that is for sure. I just have to make sure I don’t make any mistakes.”