Team Origin trains with Alinghi in Auckland

The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series training races are in full swing now and on Sunday there was a couple of interesting sparring partners and boat combinations. Team Origin raced against Alinghi on BMW Oracle's boats.

Unfortunately, we don't know more details on the actual races since Valencia Sailing is not yet on site. We are scheduled to arrive in Auckland in the middle of the week and provide full coverage of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.

In the meantime, enjoy some spectacular photos, courtesy of Juerg Kaufmann.

Alinghi sailing downwind in their training race with Team Origin. Ironically, Ed Baird is helming a BMW Oracle yacht. Auckland, 25 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann

Team Origin and Alinghi train together for the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series. Auckland, 25 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann

Ben Ainslie at the helm of Team Origin. Auckland, 25 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann

Team Origin sailing downwind in their training race with Alinghi. Auckland, 25 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann

Luna Rossa training in Auckland. Peter Holmberg helms the yacht, Andy Horton calls tactics and Nacho Postigo is the navigator. Auckland, 25 January 2009. Photo copyright Juerg Kaufmann