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America's Cup Day 3 Race 1 – heading out to the race course

by Jean Philippe Jobé on 12 Feb 2010
Alinghi 5 i the channel with tenders and spectators boats. Jean Philippe Jobé
It's bitterly cold in Valencia, local TV says it was 2 degrees centigrade at dawn, wind abated and although the start as been delayed to midday, there is some hope we will see some race today.


Alinghi was prepared with straight boards vs S foils we saw on Wednesday, sails were loaded, a spare or two on the tender.

And just before 9 am local the Swiss cat left its base at the sound of loud music, Swiss bells and cheers from the fans.

Loading sails on the swiss catamaran. © Jean Philippe Jobé
Loading sails on the swiss catamaran. © Jean Philippe Jobé


Brad Butterworth is ready! © Jean Philippe Jobé
Brad Butterworth is ready! © Jean Philippe Jobé


Our faithfull Swiss fans with cow bells and flags. © Jean Philippe Jobé
Our faithfull Swiss fans with cow bells and flags. © Jean Philippe Jobé


A5 leaves the inner harbor. © Jean Philippe Jobé
A5 leaves the inner harbor. © Jean Philippe Jobé


A5 casts off. © Jean Philippe Jobé
A5 casts off. © Jean Philippe Jobé


The Darsena harbor at dawn. © Jean Philippe Jobé
The Darsena harbor at dawn. © Jean Philippe Jobé

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