Now, with more than a hint of poetic justice, Ras al-Khaimah, the original pirates’ lair and historically a poor relation in the United Arab Emirates, is to host the America’s Cup, yachting’s oldest and most prestigious trophy.
As a result of winning the last America’s Cup in Valencia in 2007, Swiss-based Alinghi has the right to choose the location for the next race. The yachting team says it considered venues all over the world, including Brazil, Thailand, Uruguay, Spain, northern Italy and Greece.
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