Photographer: Gilles Martin-Raget
Posted on 11/12/2009 9:18:31 PM PST by cabojoe
If there was a regret about today's events for the BMW ORACLE Racing team, it came from knowing that a good chunk of the squad was scattered in Valencia, Nice and Anacortes and couldn't be here in San Diego, in person, to see the team reach this incredible milestone with its wing sail.
Fortunately, many had a chance to follow along via a local, live webcam that was streaming video of the day's events, taken from the roof of a shoreside hotel. We know many of you were able, in fact, to tune in, which is fantastic. And I can report that without hesitation, every sailor stepping of the boat this afternoon had a big thank-you to send to Anacortes and Core Builders.
Early indications from today's initial tests are that the wing 'sings'.
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Photographer: Gilles Martin-Raget
Lots of images at http://www.bmor-photo.com/default.asp?create=1
Video at http://www.fox5sandiego.com/news/kswb-bor-90-wing,0,7982321.story
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KCn_1etPxM
Ping
Must have been a gust in the photo, that put her on jibe.Not making much way, but what a beautiful flyer!
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