Sunday 14 February 2010

America's Cup: Race One Pre-Start Images


Starting area. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start entry #1. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start entry #2. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #3 - USA holds course on starboard. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #4 - the dial-up commences as both boats take avoiding action. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #5 - the dial-up. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #6 - the dial-up. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #7 - the dial-up. Image copyright Guilain Grenier/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #8 - the dial-up. Image copyright Guilain Grenier/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Pre-start #9 - the dial-up. Image copyright Guilain Grenier/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Both boats try to get going again after the dial-up. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Alinghi 5 circles around the pin to start, while USA remains stalled above the line. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


Alinghi 5 starts and passes behind USA (still above the line). Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.


USA sets off in pursuit of Alinghi 5. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.

BMW ORACLE Racing
Gilles Martin-Raget

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