ESP-88 out for her first test sail

While BMW Oracle and +39 Challenge were racing the remaining match of Louis Vuitton Act 10 in the north race course, Desafío Español 2007, the Spanish America's Cup challenger, did not waste any time and took their brand new boat for a test sail, five days after her official cristening and launch.

The challenger's technical and sailing teams will now be working to finetune the boat in order to make her ready to race in Louis Vuitton Act 12, scheduled to start on June 22.

ESP-88 getting ready for her first test sail. Photo copyright: Nico Martinez / Desafío Español 2007

ESP-88 sailing for the first time. Photo copyright: Nico Martinez / Desafío Español 2007