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America's Cup: Video released of Oracle Team USA's first sail

'Oracle Team USA sail their second AC72 on San Francisco Bay for the first time on April 24, 2013' Guilain Grenier/Oracle Racing© Click Here to view large photo

The boat which will be the Defender for the 34th America's Cup, has sailed for the first time in San Francisco, USA.

In this video released by Oracle Team USA, Boat 2, which was launched on April 23, is shown foiling on her first day of sailing.

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