AN INTERNATIONAL EFFORT

Who will be promoting and attending ‘The Cup’ ?

Team Ireland Captain Mr. John Buckley has endorsed our event.  Both he and Mr. Michael Darwinian have offered to assist as consultants. It is vital for an event of this type to have experienced coordinators.  Both Mike and John will aid us with both their experience, and presence, in negotiating/organizing ‘The America Cup’ at all levels.

TAKING THE LEAD IN BUILDING THE CUP

Who is leading ‘The Cup’ drive?

The America Cup
administration consists of:

Mr. Bernard Ramanauskas - Founder email
(public relations, event planning, fund raising)

Mr. David Pehle - Executive Director email
(public relations, event planning, fund raising)

Mr. John Knight - Chairman and Media Manager email
(electronic media, event control, sector judge,
volunteer coordinator)

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What is a ‘Cup’?

International Fly Fishing ‘Cups’ are major focal points for the sport of fly fishing, tourism, resource protection/stabilization, and international good will. Currently the United States of America is the only civilized fly fishing country in the world that does not have an International Fly Fishing ‘Cup’ of any kind.

BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CULTURES.

Why have a ‘Cup’?

During the political unrest between Ireland and Great Britain the World Cup served as a sounding board between fisherman of both countries. This later turned into frameworks of understanding which recently resulted in the return of Aquarian rights. 

In other parts of the world ‘Cups’ have heavily promoted and stabilized tourism, the sport of fly fishing, and the resources that have become so vitally important.  Tourism and resource promotion/management have become vital to improving local economies.

BRING A TRADITION TO COLORADO.

How can an event like this be held in the United States?

In response to this need The America Cup has been formed.  The America Cup is now a registered non-profit formed in the State of Colorado.  Like sister ‘Cups’ the America Cup’s focus shall be the same, international competition to sponsor good will, grow tourism, and fishery enhancement/protection. 

As previously mentioned ‘Cup’ models, benefits for tourism are considerable.  These tourism increases benefit local health and wellness, quality of living, use/access/protection of tourism based resources, volunteerism, and international good will.

As well, youth focused competition is vital for the growth of the sport, and is of great importance to The America Cup.