Dean Barker, Emirates Team New Zealand skipper, came for the press conference of the "Tour de France à la Voile".

He should take part in the 2011 "Tour de France".

Interview:

"I heard for the M34 project at La Rochelle Boatshow. I've been appealed with the one-design, the specifications of the boat and the sailing programme which is very attractive.

On July 2011, I will take part in the "Tour de France" with my friends from "Nexus Dean Barker Team".

Team New Zealand already had taken part twice in the "Tour de France", and we keep in mind very good memories of it.

Moreover, everyone is going to be motivated with this brand new boat."

The very first M34 will be launched next April under Nexus Dean Barker Team's colours.

The first two units will take part in the 2010 "Tour de France à la Voile" at Dunkerque. We already can plan some good match races. Why not against Dean Barker himself?