Louis Vuitton Trophy: Teams gather for opening ceremony

9:03 PM Fri 21 May 2010 GMT

'Opening Ceremony: Louis Vuitton Trophy, La Maddalena, Italy' Louis Vuitton Trophy Click Here to view large photo

Ten international sailing teams, including three from the host nation Italy, gathered on the waterfront at the Porto Arsenale in La Maddalena this evening for the opening ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. The Mediterranean's famous mistral has eased and the ceremony will take place in soft, warm evening breezes after a hot, sunny, cloudless day. The now-traditional press conference will follow on the adjacent stage that is set below the outdoor jumbo television for public viewing. The teams will race on four equalised America's Cup Class boats supplied by the event - ITA 90, ITA 99, USA ...

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