Michel Bonnefous, The President of the organization behind the Americas Cup, yesterday stated that Valencia would once again be the setting for the Americas Cup races in 2009 if Alinghi carries off the Americas Cup next year.

He also stated that he was delighted with the works in progress in Valencia Port and added that in his opinion, Valencia was the ‘most ideal setting’ in which to stage the Americas Cup Races.

He made this announcement after signing a sponsorship agreement with Coca-Cola under which some 300 million cups will carry the Coca Cola logo during the Americas Cup races and pre-regattas.