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Scoreboard ... |
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The score when I arrived was Alinghi 3-0. With three days of racing possible, surely I'd see the victory celebrations. |
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Alpine Horns ... |
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The only wind in Auckland over the weekend of 22-23 February 2003. |
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High and Dry SUI ... |
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SUI-59 without keel, viewed from the Corporate lounge in the Base. |
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Keel Bulb ... |
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Swiss humour: Please Do Not Remove (This 20 ton Bulb?). |
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Men of steel ... |
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A pre-race show of confidence before the cameras. |
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Relaxed Russell ... |
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Race 4 is cancelled and Russell Coutts can meet and greet the fans. |
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Alinghi Plaza ... |
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Alinghi invites the public inside to get a feel for the nuts and bolts of an AC yacht. Popular move. |
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Grinder test ... |
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Gave the public a chance to test themselves against one of three Alinghi grinders. |
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Alinghi heels ... |
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Another chance to experience the extremes of sailing an AC yacht |
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Bow at rest ... |
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Front section of Alinghi. The task is to clip a line on to the bow. |
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Bow in motion ... |
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Bow section pitches and yaws in simulation of motion through the waves. Note the safety nets. |
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Inside view ... |
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The Alinghi Corporate lounge. Patiently waiting for Race 4 to start. |
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Cow bells ... |
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These bells were rung with much enthusiasm each time Alinghi returned with a win. |
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The crane ... |
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A highly skilled job taking out Alinghi, lifted by a sling attached to a single point above the keel bulb. |
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Side by side ... |
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Alinghi and Team New Zealand had adjacent berths - just a coincidence? |
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More wind ... |
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A second attempt to send Alinghi off on Race 4. |
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Alinghi under tow ... |
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Alinghi slips moorings and is under tow for Race 4. |
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Horn quintet ... |
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Well, these fine folk have done their job. It's up to the crew on the boat now. |
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Room with a view ... |
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The offshore corporate entertainment - Pure Adrenalin. |
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Shamrock V ... |
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What AC yachts looked like in the old days. At anchor outside the Auckland Maritime museum. Historic dredge in the background is open for inspection. |
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Luxury racing ... |
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The gleaming brasswork at the stern of Shamrock V. |
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Halsey Street ... |
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Was there a physical security threat to the AC venue. Look to the right at the Pacific Terminal site. |
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Oils and fats ... |
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It was prudent to review the base security given its closeness to this site. |
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Water Police ... |
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Perhaps it was safe after all, with Auckland Water Police on patrol. |
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