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Gilles Martin-Raget's view of BMW Oracle Racing in San Diego

by Gilles Martin-Raget on 12 Aug 2009
33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - BOR90 and America II - Team and Challenge presentation special event BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com

One of the world's top sailing photographers, Gilles Martin-Raget was on assignment at the presentation of BMW Oracle Racing's America's Cup challenger in San Diego. Enjoy his images of two of the icons of the America's cup - separated by 158 years of history.

BOR90 - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
BOR90 - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


America II - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
America II - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


Sir Russell Coutts - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
Sir Russell Coutts - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special even © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special even © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event - BOR 90 © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event - BOR 90 © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Team and Challenge presentation special event © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com

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