Editorial- Louis Vuitton Pacific Series - Alinghi wins first race
by . on 13 Feb 2009
Welcome to the 16th edition of Sail-World.com's newsletter for the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
Day 15 of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series marked the start of the final phase of the competition, the race for the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series Trophy itself.
The wind gusted to 25kts during the first and only race sailed today - about 5kts over the informal wind limit imposed on the event to minimise boat damage. From a southwesterly (offshore) direction, the breeze stayed in all day and in fact increased as the day wore on.
We have full reports and images on the race sailed today, however in such windspeeds the day was notable for the speeds achieved by the yachts - up to 17kts was recorded by Alinghi and 16.5kts by Emirates Team New Zealand - and we have the Virtual Eye graphic images to prove it!
The forecast for tomorrow, is for a SE wind of 13kts turning ENE during the day.
The regatta has been shortened to a best of five series, meaning that Alinghi have to win two more races and Emirates Team NZ have it all before them.
In this issue we feature details of a book that will be published within hours of the finish of the final race tomorrow.
Written by Lynn Fitzpatrick and with images by Jurg Kauffmann the book will be a real collector's item and an outstanding record of an outstanding series. Order your copy now!
In this issue we are also announcing our new sweepstake to win Line 7 clothing. To celebrate the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series New Zealand technical and lifestyle clothing manufacturer Line 7 has teamed with Sail-World to launch an online competition.
Enter online now to win a choice of Line 7 Emirates Team NZ crew polo, a Line 7 Force Jacket, or Line 7 Force Vest, a Line 7 Gulf Jacket or Line 7 Gulf pants, or a Line 7 GP Microfleece.
Enter here www.sail-world.com/sweepstakes_form.cfm?SSid=31!NOW!
We'll be back on the water tomorrow for the final day of racing and will be providing reports and images off the water after the conclusion of each race.
Good sailing!
Richard Gladwell
Editor, Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
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