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Images of San Diego: Lowering the Wing on BMW Oracle Racing

'33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Wing maintenance' BMW Oracle Racing © Photo Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

The wingsail on BOR90, BMW Oracle Racing's challenger for the America's Cup, is not straight forward to raise and lower, and requires a special technique and equipment, while she is on her mooring. In this sequence shot by Gilles Martin-Raget, we show the lowering sequence of the almost 200ft tall wing, without the use of a crane.

33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Wing maintenance - BMW Oracle Racing © Photo Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

by Gilles Martin-Raget

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