On Wed 30 May, we took Water-Wizards out for a fun ride on a non-racing day, we had the beautiful surprise to be joined by Team Emirates New Zealand and Alinghi.
Preview of what may be a rather spectacular series of races to lead to the crowning of the America’s Cup winner?
BTW, in honor of Luna Rossa, we did not want to share this quick footage until the selection of the Challenger was final!
Alinghi practices and watches on.
This impromptu sighting of the Defender practice sail was on Wed. 30 May and was captured on a hand held handycam.
Meanwhile, the contenders are being tested one by one during this fierce elimination process, on their might, tactics, boats, team work and sailing passion. Not too mention Lady Luck with their choice of side on the diamond course, giving the spectators many a surprise.
With BMW Oracle’s precocious elimination by Prada’s James “Spitfire” Spithill, and the participation in semi-finals by local underdog Desafio Espanol, one can only wander if we will see a rematch of Alinghi vs. Team Emirates NZ?
32nd America’s Cup • 2007 • Valencia, Spain
Witnessing Desafio Espanol take an unexpected point from TE New Zealand.
Final’s Race 2 • June 2nd - Tight start with TENZ being 1 second over P’s LR who tried throughout the race to reestablished their aggressive stance on getting the initial favored right side at all cost.
At the first Windward mark, 25 seconds lead for TENZ
Photo by LynHines
Photo by LynHines
With its strong presence, fierce determination, and influence in making America’s Cup what it is today, one can only ask what is in the future of BMW Oracle and its involvement in the next America’s Cup?
Photo by LynHines
THANK YOU LUNA ROSSA for your vibrant and sharply competitive elegance.
Prada’s Luna Rossa not only gathered national fervent fan support, She also reunited Europeans who wish to see the Cup stay in Europe to keep it newly acquired international fan base and sponsorship.
Many ponder on how “bringing it home to New Zealand” would affect the participations of the nations new to the America’s Cup Circuit.
Having attended America’s Cup in San Diego, US and the last 3 in Auckland, NZ, we immediately got impressed by how expansive and interactive the ACM’s America’s Cup Port was to be.
As we get closer to the July finals, more is planned, revealed, shared and made user friendly.
Entrusted with a giro stabilised camera to capture the regattas of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Round Robin 1, 2 and Semi-Finals, Water-Wizards finds itself in the epicenter of this most engaging world competition, a highly technical dance with fickle Wind.