America's Cup challenger's giant wingsail raised for the first time

8:10 PM Tue 10 Nov 2009 GMT

'BOR90 hoists her wingmast for the first time off San Diego' Fox 5 Click Here to view large photo

The giant wing sail on the Golden Gate Yacht Club's team BMW Oracle Racing's America's Cup Challenger, BOR90/USA was raised for the first time off San Diego today. Currently the crew are doing final fitting out and pre-flight checks before going in the first test sail.

You can follow the action live on Fox 5 San Diego's live web cam at Fox 5 Live Web Cam

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33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Wing revealed - BMW Oracle Racing &copy Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

Wing revealed - BMW Oracle Racing &copy Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Wing revealed - BMW Oracle Racing &copy Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Wing revealed - BMW Oracle Racing &copy Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

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