America's Cup Day 3 Race 1 - heading out to the race course

9:07 AM Fri 12 Feb 2010 GMT

'Alinghi 5 i the channel with tenders and spectators boats.' Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

It's bitterly cold in Valencia, local TV says it was 2 degrees centigrade at dawn, wind abated and although the start as been delayed to midday, there is some hope we will see some race today.

Alinghi was prepared with straight boards vs S foils we saw on Wednesday, sails were loaded, a spare or two on the tender.

And just before 9 am local the Swiss cat left its base at the sound of loud music, Swiss bells and cheers from the fans.

Loading sails on the swiss catamaran. - Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

Brad Butterworth is ready! - Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

Our faithfull Swiss fans with cow bells and flags. - Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

A5 leaves the inner harbor. - Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

A5 casts off. - Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

The Darsena harbor at dawn. - Jean Philippe Job? Click Here to view large photo

by Jean Philippe Job?

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