The South African Navy & Marine and Coastal Management: Tutu blesses ShosholozaThe South African Navy & Marine and Coastal Management - Unofficial Sitetag:navy.org.za,2005:TypoTypo2007-03-07T15:18:07+00:00adminurn:uuid:f52b051a-cbb3-468e-9052-b2ba0e5ea3e92007-03-07T15:06:00+00:002007-03-07T15:18:07+00:00Tutu blesses Shosholoza<p>To celebrate the third birthday of Team Shosholoza, the South African entry in the America's Cup yachting event, Archbishop Desmond Tutu announced on Wednesday he would be joining the team in the Spanish city of Valencia in June.</p>
<p>Team Shosholoza celebrates its third anniversary on Thursday and in a birthday message sent to the team, who are based in the Spanish port city of Valencia, Tutu said: "Are you only three years old? Well, you have been punching well above your weight and your age. Well done and heartiest congratulations on this momentous anniversary in the year when we expect even greater things from you.</p>
<p>"We are immensely proud of you, we the rainbow nation you represent so brilliantly. God bless you. Arch"</p>
<p><img src="/files/shosholoza1.jpg" width=500 /><br />
<i>Shosholoza - Image: Team Shosholoza/Sally Collison</i></p>
<p>Tutu is the patron of South Africa's first ever America's Cup Challenger.</p>
<p>Tutu said he would be a guest of honour at a proposed gala charity dinner on June 9 during his stay in the 2007 America's Cup host city. Tutu's visit will take place during the Louis Vuitton Cup finals.</p>
<p>Read more at: <a href="http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_South%20Africa&set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=nw20070307145307427C230582">Independent Online</a></p>