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America's Cup: Final Practice session ahead of third Preliminary Event - Video

by Sail-World.com/NZ 4 Aug 05:27 PDT 3 August 2024
Luna Rossa vs Alinghi Red Bull Racing - Barcelona - July 2024 © America's Cup Media

Justin Busuttil, a member of the now disbanded AC37 Joint Recon Team has shot some more videos in his "Rooftop Recon" Series. These show the teams training around some official marks off Barcelona.

Apparently this is the last day of Official Designated Practice with all teams on the water, matching up and racing in front of the Barceloneta beachfront. Another afternoon of 6-12kn South thermal wind.

Part 1
Race 1: Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs Orient Express Racing team
Race 2: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs Emirates Team New Zealand
Race 3: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs Emirates Team New Zealand

Part 2
Race 4: INEOS Britannia vs NYYC American Magic
Race 5: INEOS Britannia vs NYYC American Magic
Race 6: Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Race 7: Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli


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