Alinghi starts training in Auckland

[Source: Alinghi] Alinghi sailors were shown around the Team New Zealand boats today before heading out for the first day of training on the race course area in Waitemata Harbour between North Head and the volcanic island of Rangitoto...

Training started today for the 10 participating teams and is scheduled to continue through to the 29 January. Round Robin 1 begins on the 30 January and there will be six races each day; boat selection will be done through a daily draw.

Aside from Alinghi, the competing teams are: Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL), BMW ORACLE Racing (USA), Luna Rossa (ITA), Team Shosholoza (RSA), K-Challenge (FRA), Damiani Italia Challenge (ITA), Greek Challenge (GRE), Team Origin (GBR), and China Team (CHN).

Alinghi carries out first training session. Auckland, 24 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann / www.go4image.com

Alinghi carries out first training session. Auckland, 24 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann / www.go4image.com

K-Challenge's Sébastien Col helms the kiwi boat in their training with Alinghi. Auckland, 24 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann / www.go4image.com