Holmberg Taken By Alinghians

Although still not officially confirmed, stories are appearing that Virgin Islander Peter Holmberg has joined the afterguard of Alinghi for the 2007 America's Cup. Peter, about to seek another title at the Bermuda Gold Cup, is a highly regarded international sailor in both match racing and America's Cup arenas.

After winning the Silver Medal in the Finn Class at the 1988 Olympics, Holmberg has won two world championships and numerous international events. He entered the match racing circuit in 1992, climbed to #3 in the world in 1999 and won the third Swedish Match Tour (2001/2002).

Holmberg raced in the afterguard of Stars & Stripes in the America's Cup 2000 Challenger Series, after merging Team Caribbean, where they finished third. Holmberg suffered a rough ride as Oracle's helmsman during the America's Cup 2003; after being removed after the second race of round two by chairman Larry Ellison, he was later reinstated by Chris Dickson. (See our story The Smoke Clears; Holmberg Speaks for more information).