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America's Cup- AC45 Closeup - Rigging and Liftoff - Video

by Richard Gladwell on 27 Mar 2011
Oracle Racing is lifted to the Viaduct Harbour Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

Sail-World's America's Cup Editor, Richard Gladwell, presents this 'fly on the wall' and commentary on the fitting of the wingsail and ground rigging process for Oracle Racing as they prepare to launch their AC45 before training.

For those who haven't seen the AC45s launch first hand, this is a good option, and we don't expect to get this close with the AC72's

All shot on an iPhone, please excuse some of the editing and live commentary.

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