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Luna Rossa Cuptoon- The final blow for Orcle

by Sail-World on 21 May 2007
The final win for Luna Rossa over Oracle Monsta http://www.monsta.co.nz

New Zealand cartoonist, Mark O'Brien who was a feature of the Louis Vuitton and America's Cups in Auckland, with his Monsta series, is in Valencia as part of the Luna Rossa team.

Each day we present Mark's latest Cup cartoon when available, either as a separate feature or as part of the Luna Rossa story of the day. Today's one marks the last of the five wins required by Luna Rossa to make the Finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup.

The full Louis Vuitton and America's Cup collection can be seen at www.monsta.co.nz

The latest cartoon can be seen at www.lunarossachallenge.com where you can print your own copy of the latest Monsta cartoon, if you wish.
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