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America's Cup more images from the four boat practice session

by Chuck Lantz on 18 Jul 2013
As Oracle reaches foiling speed, the boat begins to flatten hull trim for more speed. - America's Cup Chuck Lantz http://www.ChuckLantz.com

Four AC72s from three teams, including both Oracle boats and one each from Luna Rossa and ETNZ, were on the LVC/AC race course today in excellent conditions, practicing during a scheduled Reserve Day.

The session included some two-boat testing by Oracle's #1 and #2 boats, plus a few short drag-races between various boats, all under the watchful eyes of team support boats, who were carefully checking the strengths and weaknesses of all the boats.







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