Alinghi media day - Valencia - 20 January 2010
Alinghi is holding a packed media day today. It is currently ongoing and I will report after its end, at approximately 5pm Valencia time. In the meantime, here's a bunch of photos of Alinghi 5 undergoing scheduled maintenance. With the 33rd America's Cup match just a few days away, Alinghi thought there was nothing to hide, almost, and let us wander under their giant catamaran.
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
The mast of Alinghi 5. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing
Alinghi 5 undergoing maintenance. Valencia, 20 January 2010. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia SailingLabels: 33rd America's Cup, Alinghi, Alinghi 5
15 Comments:
go alinghi!
But what about the mast?
don't fix it if it ain't broke!
Wow, really great close ups.
Hoe to see the same from USA
sweet looking boat!! good work alinghi.
This site doesn't have a letter out there from GGYC that says they have asked the IJ for redress on the NOR & SI's
http://www.ggyc.com./GGYC%20STATEMENT%2019%20Jan%2010%20--%20NOR-SI%20REDRESS%20-%20final.pdf
There was complaint about the design of the USA being French. No one in the press challenged this assertion with the complimentary facts.
On alinghi's own web site they have the names, images and nationalities of their design team. I counted 5 countries, right off, a small minority being Swiss.
8.13
And your problem is ??
9.12
In the same meeting Alinghi also mentioned that the motor on USA 17 was made in Germany, but they were not going to mention this unless forced to
As a long term follower of AC, an average person who has spent time and money to travel the world to 'be there' including working as a volunteer in Valencia I have now decided to dedicate my time, money and energy to a sport that isn't ruined by false egos' and money. Get real guys, grow up, get racing, get out of the court mind set and get a grip, you are turning the world off this sport. Who cares about your petty arguments?....only you! We want action not words, but alas its too late.....the 2 teams are in the same venue and still arguing...WHAT OTHER SPORT HAS THIS SCENARIO...oh Boxing comes to mind. GUYS from both teams, grow up, get real for I fear it is now too late, I, like many others are turned off, your sponsors have left and we are now down to a private wealth competition....if this is what you want for this sport......?..your choice! goodbye, good riddance and good to be away from it....you (all of you) BLEW IT!!!!
Thanks for the closeup photos of A5 Pierre!!
Amazing boat and look at the bowsprit is awesome!!!
David Valencia,
Totaly Agree with you.
First rule in any sport : Respect ur opponent...
Fair Play, Etc....
These guy's are a shame for any sport and any kind of human activity.
They should be banned from our sport and hope they dont make any more dammage anywhere.
NVS
R.Coutts talked about 'immature' behaviour...that's a good way to qualify things on both parties
Can't wait to see these a-hole get their asses kicked.
These idiots have ruined the AC and I can't wait to see them lose miserably.
hey david valencia
just check your fb!
:-)
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