America;'s Cup: Shock announcement as Sanderson exits TeamOrigin

7:25 PM Tue 18 May 2010 GMT

'From 2007, (l-r) Sir Keith Mills, Ben Ainslie, Charles Dunstone and Mike Sanderson aboard TEAM ORIGIN.' onEdition &copy Click Here to view large photo

In an incredible announcement, just over an hour ago, TeamOrigin has announced the departure of team head, Mike Sanderson. The announcement is ostensibly following a decision to restructure the organization, however no alternative structure has been announced, and no replacement named. Sanderson (NZL) is one of the world's most accomplished sailors, being a former winner of the Rolex ISAF Sailor of the Year, winner of the Volvo Round the World Race and many other offshore events. He is also a veteran of several America's Cup campaigns. The timing of the move is also surprising given that TeamOrigin are about to ...

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by Richard Gladwell