Two months prior to the official closing date for entries on 17 December, seven representatives of the first German America's Cup campaign were in Valencia during the Acts 2 and 3.

"We had a look at the base camp set-up and got many ideas for logistics and hospitality", summarized Eberhard Magg and Andreas John.

The most important parts of their visit in their function as technical and sports directors of the German Challenge were used the three days to meet various key people from other syndicates such as the German AC sailors Jochen Schümann (Alinghi), Tim Kröger (Le Defi) and Tony Kolb (BMW Oracle Racing), and others not yet tied up in the America's Cup.

Sponsoring negotiations were being continued in Valencia by marketing agency Prince Henry TV & Sponsoring.

Meanwhile, all necessary preparations are taken by the team to ensure a smooth project start in 2005. For the first time, Fresh 17 took part in the meeting which was held in the reserve day between the two Acts.