On the edge

Mayor excited ahead of ACWS

Posted on 29 July 2011

The port city of Cascais has long been known as a great place to hold a sailing regatta and support from the city is an essential element as Cascais gears up to launch the 34th America's Cup.

The city is becoming very engaged with the event. On Friday, Mayor Carlos Carreiras, stopped by the growing Race Village to meet with a group of volunteers who will be working side by side with the event organisers to run the event.

"Our expectation are very high as we get ready to start this big event," the Mayor said. "These young people who are volunteering are ambassadors for the city and know they will receive our guests well and with respect and show them our hospitality.

The Mayor went on to say that Cascais is known as one of the premiere sailing locations in the world, and he had a message for the world's sailors. Laughing, he said:

"Cascais is one of the landmarks sailing venues in the world. It is one of the best. All sailors, to be great sailors, should race here in Cascais. If you want to be considered a great sailor, come to Cascais!"

The volunteers the Mayor met with will be working in all aspects of the organisation over the next two weeks, providing essential assistance to the event and teams at the America's Cup World Series - Cascais.