America's Cup: Two boat trialling begins on the Hauraki Gulf

10:56 AM Thu 17 Mar 2011 GMT

'The two AC45?s sailed by Oracle Racing crews two boat trialing on the Hauraki Gulf alongside a superyacht being commissioned.' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

A significant milestone in the 34th America's Cup occurred today on the Hauraki Gulf when two AC45's being sailed by crews from Oracle Racing lined up for a two boat practice session. It was the first time that two AC45's have lined up against each other. Viewers from the shore, were treated to a glimpse of what match racing could be like in the smaller version of the AC72 catamaran to be used in the 34th America's Cup. Despite having a helicopter in attendance for much of the session no images, video or story was published by either the officials ...

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by Richard Gladwell