Alinghi sails in Dubai

[Source: Alinghi] Alinghi, Defender of the 32nd America’s Cup, sailed off the coast of Dubai today with SUI64 and SUI91 for the first full day of two boat testing. “We lined the boats up this afternoon and started our testing programme in conditions that are reminiscent of a strong sea breeze in Valencia. It’s good to get started with conditions that we can expect in the summer of 2007,” said team skipper Brad Butterworth.

Alinghi's SUI-64 sailing off Dubai's coast. Dubai, 21 November 2006. Photo copyright Thierry Martinez / Alinghi

Alinghi's SUI-64 sailing off Dubai's coast. Dubai, 21 November 2006. Photo copyright Thierry Martinez / Alinghi

Alinghi's SUI-64 and SUI-91 sailing off Dubai's coast. Dubai, 21 November 2006. Photo copyright Thierry Martinez / Alinghi