8:52 PM Sat 3 Sep 2011 GMT
Twice America's Cup winner, Alinghi, leads the nine strong fleet of Decision 35's competing on at Beaulieu-sur-Mer, sandwiched between Nice and Monaco on the Mediterranean, in the sixth Act of the Vulcain Trophy.
The Swiss sailing team now lead the Grand Prix Beaulieu-sur-Mer regatta by eight points ahead of French Foncia Team, with one day left to sail.
Helmed by Ernesto Bertarelli, the Alinghi crew consists of Tanguy Cariou - Tactics; Pierre-Yves Jorand - Mainsail; Nils Frei - Trimmer; Coraline Jonet - Trimmer; Yves Detrey - Bow
Top international photographer, Chris Schmid provided these images of Alinghi sailing in the D35's - the team also compete on the Extreme 40 circuit.
by Chris Schmid
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