Feature Story14.09.2009 (12:00 CET) - Genoa, Italy - Alinghi Final Sail in Genoa |
 The Race Committee boat from Yacht Club Italiano was out to follow Alinghi 5 (Photo credit: George Johns / Alinghi) |
 Ernesto Bertarelli at the helm of Alinghi 5 (Photo credit: George Johns / Alinghi) Yesterday, more than one hundred people went out on the water aboard the ferryboat “Superba” to watch the last Alinghi 5 training day in Genoa, Italy. The sunny weather and a gentle breeze, propelled the giant catamaran to fly on one hull, reaching speeds over 20 knots, giving all the Alinghi guests an incredible show. “Today was an exciting day. Photos and videos don’t do justice to Alinghi 5. I’m sure in February I’ll be cheering for Alinghi” said a guest, on shore. After being at sea, the guests were welcomed by Yacht Club Italiano for a farewell cocktail and dinner in the presence of Ernesto Bertarelli and other Alinghi team members. The friendly and informal atmosphere gave the guests the possibility to talk with the team about the 33rd America’s Cup. On Wednesday 16th , Alinghi 5 will put to sea en route to Ras al-Khaimah, in UAE, where the team will continue with their development of Alinghi 5.
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 Italian friends, fans, VIP's and media follow Alinghi 5 during the last days testing in Genoa (Photo credit: George Johns / Alinghi) |
 Italian friends, fans, VIP's and media follow Alinghi 5 during the last days testing in Genoa (Photo credit: George Johns / Alinghi) |
 Speeds around 20 knots makes it difficult to keep up with Alinghi 5 (Photo credit: George Johns / Alinghi) |
 The Alinghi tender struggles to keep up with Alinghi 5 when she flies a hull (Photo credit: George Johns / Alinghi) |
GUESTBOOK
Country: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Alinghi should be very proud, the result does not reflect the true winner, the whole Alinghi team are a credit to the sport. So the 'playground bully' won,their actions in the run up, sadly rob them of any respect. I truely hope to see you guy's racing for the 100 guinea cup again! and winning it!!
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