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VISIT THE iSHARES CUP 2008 WEBSITE New venue and new partner for 2008 iShares Cup 10 April 2008 The 2008 iShares Cup Sailing Series is set to visit Hyères, the legendary French sailing venue, on 13-15 June.The iShares Cup, which takes place in Extreme 40 catamarans, is a multi-stage sailing circuit which visits five fantastic venues around Europe - each chosen for their superb sailing, excellent spectator viewing, and stunning locations. Hyères is now confirmed as the second city on the circuit, and has been selected for its combination of the famous Mistral wind and warm Mediterranean waters, making perfect sailing conditions. iShares Cup competitors can look forward to some high-octane, high-speed racing at Hyères in the powerful Extreme 40s, meanwhile spectators and visitors can enjoy watching the action from the elegant French Riviera town's palm-lined waterfront. Hyeres is to host the French leg of the 2008 iShares Cup from 13-15 June © Service Com - Ville d Hyeres'Hyères won the final selection thanks to the town's great experience in holding sailing events, and the quality of the sailing area. The French iShares Cup 2008 venue will be very exciting with windy and sunny conditions that will make the races exceptional,' explained Gilles Chiorri, OC Events Director. Hyères is home to the massive annual French Olympic Sailing Week, as well as a host of other top quality yachting events - this year the town will welcome the finale of the Tour de France a la Voile, a multi-stage yacht race.Organisers OC Events have also welcomed Musto to the circuit as Official Clothing Supplier. Famous for its contribution to world-class yachting, from the Olympics to round the globe racing, Musto brings a unique heritage to the 2008 iShares Cup Series.Several crews participating in the spectacle will be wearing Musto MPX Race kit which, being highly breathable and lightweight, is perfect for the latest iShares Cup venue of Hyères. Nigel Musto commented on the announcement: 'This classic Mediterranean location is perfect to demonstrate the performance of our latest MPX Race range. The high temperatures, coupled with the demands made on the crew by high activity racing action on the Extreme 40 cats puts a premium on fully effective, breathable clothing. It's a technical field in which we excel.'Musto join a family of high quality partners in the iShares Cup circuit, featuring Champagne G.H. Mumm and Omega Watches. Organisers OC Events still have an opportunity available to become the circuit's Principal Partner, alongside the Title Partner iShares, the world's number one provider of Exchange Traded Funds.The 2008 iShares Cup kicks off in the mountain city of Lugano, racing on the beautiful lake on the Swiss-Italian border over 30 May-1 June, before moving on to the French leg of the circuit at Hyères. It then heads to Britain on 2-4 August to race during Skandia Cowes Week - one of the biggest regattas in the world, held on the Solent. The fourth event on the circuit will be held in Germany from 29-31 August, before the iShares Cup concludes in Amsterdam as the Extreme 40s return to the scene of last year's dramatic finale, racing right in the centre of the Dutch city over 19-21 September.Follow all the action and find out more about the teams at the new event website http://www.iSharesCup.com For further information on the iShares Cup contact: Helen Fretter iShares Cup Event Communications Manager Email: helenf@ocevents.orgTel: +44 (0)870 063 0218 Emily Caroe PR Director OC EventsEmail:emily@ocevents.org Tel: +44 (0)870 063 0218 Notes to Editors About Barclays Global InvestorsBarclays Global Investors is one of the world's largest asset managers and a leading global provider of investment management products and services. It has over 2,900 institutional clients and over $2.0 trillion of assets under management as at 12.31.07. 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