TEAMORIGIN, which is making a ground-breaking British bid for the oldest trophy in international sport, the America's Cup, will bring the newly liveried 'GBR 75' race training America's Cup boat to the Southampton Show and will also deliver a team presence at the London Boat Show at ExCeL, to which TEAMORIGIN has pledged their exclusive support.

TEAMORIGIN, which is headed up by Sir Keith Mills, the British businessman who ran London's victorious bid to host the 2012 Games and Paralympics Games, is aspiring to win the America's Cup and bring the world's longest running sporting event back to British shores for the first time since its inception over 150 years ago.

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of NBS, comments: "we are proud to be announcing this exclusive partnership between National Boat Shows, the British Marine Federation and TEAMORIGIN. The bid is a hugely exciting prospect for British sailing and we're delighted to be supporting them at both the Southampton Boat Show and London Boat Show at ExCeL."

Sir Keith Mills added: "Featuring our first fully liveried TEAMORIGIN race training boat at the Southampton Boat Show is the perfect platform to gain the public's support behind our bid for sailing glory."

At the Southampton Boat Show for the first three days, the TEAMORIGIN race boat will be moored on the spectacular Hydropool marina, with visitors to the show able to meet the crew both on the boat and at the feature stage at various times during the show.

This will be the first time a public feature has been dedicated to the team's bid, since TEAMORIGIN's launch in January at the 2007 London Boat Show at ExCeL.

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NOTES TO EDITORS
About the America's Cup
The America's Cup is not only the most famous and prestigious regatta in sailing, but also the oldest active trophy in international sport, predating the FA Cup by two decades and the Modern Olympics by 45 years. The origin of the America's Cup dates back to 1851 when the schooner 'America' from the New York Yacht Club won the race around the Isle of Wight against 15 yachts representing the Royal Yacht Squadron. America won by 20 minutes, and the cup takes its name from America's historic victory. The New York Yacht Club remained unbeaten for 25 challenges over 132 years until 1983 when the Cup was won by the challenger, Australia II of Australia, ending the longest winning streak in the history of sport.

About TEAMORIGIN
TEAMORIGIN was launched in January 2007 by Sir Keith Mills and is aiming to make sailing history by becoming the first British challenger ever to win the America's Cup. Team Director Mike Sanderson, the record-breaking ISAF World Sailor of the Year 2006 and winning skipper of the 2005-06 Volvo Ocean Race, is seeking to bring together the best talent and highest quality assets to create a world-beating team. TEAMORIGIN has committed to participate in at least two America's Cup campaigns, the 33rd and 34th editions of the event, likely to take place in 2009 and 2011. The team will be funded through a combination of private and commercial investment.

About Sir Keith Mills
Sir Keith Mills is one of Britain's most successful businessmen and sports administrators. He is the founder of Air Miles International Group BV (AMIG) and Chairman of Loyalty Management Group Ltd (LMG), the company which owns and manages the Nectar programme in the UK and licenses Air Miles programmes internationally. In September 2003 Sir Keith was appointed International President and CEO of London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Having led London to victory and established the London Organising Committee which will stage and host the Games, Sir Keith will remain as non-executive Deputy Chairman of the Organising Committee, working alongside Lord Coe to oversee operations.

About National Boat Shows
The Southampton Boat Show and the London Boat Show at ExCeL are organised by National Boat Shows Ltd (NBS). NBS is a subsidiary of the British Marine Federation (BMF), the trade association for the UK boating industry. Publications can offer readers £3 off the normal day door price.  To give away tickets in a competition or to arrange the discount, please call the Boat Show team on 020 7632 2432.