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A closing note about the America’s Cup event in Newport, Rhode Island in June 2012.<\/p>\n

PROVIDENCE \u2013 A committee to take charge of the many arrangements needed for the America\u2019s Cup World Series regatta slated for Newport next year was formally established Thursday when Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee signed an executive order creating the panel, to be chaired by Brad Read, executive director of Sail Newport.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe America\u2019s Cup World Series races have great potential to bring job creation and revenue to Rhode Island,\u201d Chafee said. \u201cNewport has long, strong ties to the America\u2019s Cup and these races renew that historic connection. The host committee established today, led by renowned sailor Brad Read, will help to coordinate important preparation efforts to ensure that this exciting event is thoroughly successful.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Joining the governor at the Statehouse signing ceremony were Read, Russell Coutts, CEO of Oracle Racing, current America\u2019s Cup champion that will defend the title in finals set for San Francisco in 2013, and Richard Worth, chairman and CEO of the America\u2019s Cup Event Authority.<\/p>\n

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The America\u2019s Cup World Series Host Committee will serve as the state\u2019s principal entity for coordinating the races and affiliated events. The local committee will coordinate marketing, business outreach, public support, event logistics, traffic, public safety and public infrastructure preparations.<\/p>\n

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The panel will consist of at least 23 members, yet to be named, including representatives of: Aquidneck Island towns; the Newport County Chamber of Commerce; the convention and visitors bureaus based in Providence and in Newport; various state departments; the commercial shipping industry; and the marine industry.<\/p>\n

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The races, featuring high-tech AC45 wing-sailed catamarans, are scheduled for June 23-July 1 in Newport Harbor and will comprise the final event of the first World Series circuit, established to ocean racing during America\u2019s Cup off years.<\/p>\n

The local committee will coordinate marketing, business outreach, public support, event logistics, traffic, public safety and public infrastructure preparations. State officials have estimated the event will generate $72 million in new spending and create 400 jobs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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