Oktoberfest Comes to VLC

Congrats to United Internet Team Germany on the long-awaited opening of their new Team Base. To celebrate the occasion, Managing Director Michael Scheeren, Skipper Jesper Bank, CC Rep Wolf Dietz & Co. hosted a Bavarian blow-out on the top floor of their new
Gebäude last evening. All accredited members of the America's Cup "family" (ACM-speak for team members, regatta officials, etc.) were invited to come.

And come they did -- guests were still arriving at 2300. And by that time there must have been over 500 happy souls in attendance. The bier steins were large and never seemed to run dry, thanks to the friendly dirndl-attired hostesses hovering nearby. The buffet food tables were long and piled high with German specialities. This morning my ears are still ringing from the live Bavarian music that filled the hall, and the rock-spinning DJ who kicked in when the band took a break.

Everyone said it was the best AC party in a long time. On behalf of all those from the Challengers who partook, thanks to UITG for rolling out the barrel. Wunderbar!