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America's Cup- Luna Rossa sails for the first time in the Hauraki Gulf

by Carlo Borlenghi on 2 Nov 2012
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com

Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa, was out sailing on the Hauraki Gulf today - just a week after being launched in Auckland.

It was a grey day in Auckland, which started with light winds before the breeze came in to a modest strength - ideal for a first sail.

Luna Rossa was on the water until about 5.00pm for a good day's sailing. The world's top sailing photographer, Carlo Borlengi was on hand to catch the day's action.

First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



Luna Rossa AC72<br /> First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
Luna Rossa AC72
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com



First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com
First sailing day in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland-NZ, for AC72 Luna Rossa: © Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa http://www.lunarossachallenge.com

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