1.   Event organiser Saroch Ratanawalee said all goods sold at the fair would be priced in US dollars.

2.   Blake will be both event organiser and team manager of the New Zealand defence syndicate, who will out put a single boat.

3.   But Australia and West Indies remain unimpressed at safety guarantees offered by the event organisers.

4.   No comment on the possible court moves could be immediately obtained from the event organisers, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.

5.   Sixty-four teams, including four duos recommended by event organisers, are scheduled to participate in the race.