Argo Challenge Campaign for America's Cup announced

3:46 PM Wed 26 Jan 2011 GMT

'Keith Burhans, Christian Giannini, Lars Grael, Lynn Fitzpatrick, Niki Birrell and Jens Kroker celebrate Argo Challenge gathering at 2011 Rolex Miami OCR.' Argo Challenge

The Argo Challenge ( www.argochallenge.com ) announced its campaign to fund an international crew of disabled athletes in the America?s Cup, the most prestigious competition in international yachting. The goal is to raise between $6 and $10 million by the March 31st deadline for entry fees. The America?s Cup will be held in San Francisco in 2013 but the World Series begins in June. Lynn Fitzpatrick, Argo Challenge communications and marketing director, made the announcement from Shake a Leg Miami, the host of three Paralympic sailing disciplines during the Rolex Miami Olympic Classes Regatta currently ongoing through January 29th. 'Let?s change the ...

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by Lynn Fitzpatrick