Images from Valencia: USA-17 and Alinghi 5 line up for the first time

11:33 PM Thu 21 Jan 2010 GMT

'Alinghi and BMW Oracle Racing line up for the first time' George Johns/Alinghi Click Here to view large photo

The two protagonists in the 33rd America's Cup lined up off Valencia yesterday, here are the first images of that encounter. Unfortunately the wind failed to arrive, and the hook-up was in name only. However this was the first chance to see the two giant multihulls side by side.

BMW Oracle Racing now have more sponsors on the wingsail - arguably the most expensive billboard space ever - and maybe also the most viewed - particularly amongst the yachting fraternity.

Alinghi and BMW Oracle Racing line up for the first time - George Johns-Alinghi Click Here to view large photo

33rd America’s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - New sponsor logos - BMW Oracle Racing &copy Photo Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

33rd America's Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - BMW Oracle Racing &copy Photo Gilles Martin-Raget Click Here to view large photo

by Alinghi and BMW Oracle Media

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