America's Cup AC45 technical shakedown complete

9:08 PM Mon 7 Feb 2011 GMT

'AC45 sea trial n? 8 - Anniversary day - Round Rangitoto Island - America’s Cup' Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com Click Here to view large photo

AC45 technical shakedown is now complete, and with that it is handover day for the new wing-sailed catamaran, marking the beginning of the next era of the America?s Cup. America?s Cup Race Management (ACRM) will now manage the logistics, care and maintenance of the prototype as competitors test the boat over the coming weeks. The AC45 is the forerunner to the larger AC72, which will be used in the 34th America?s Cup. A traditional Maori blessing will start the day as competitors, prospective competitors and New Zealand dignitaries converge to see the latest in America?s Cup technology and celebrate the ...

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