Oracle RC44 Cup Miami off to rollicking start



1:39 AM Wed 8 Dec 2010 GMT
'Artemis leads David Murphy's Ironbound, who makes its debuts in the RC 44 Championship Tour.' Nico Martinez / RC 44 Class Association ?
Oracle RC44 Cup Miami off to rollicking startStrong winds dismasted Islas Canarias Puerto Calero The RC 44 class made its debut in American waters today in conditions that make Miami a renowned racing venue: a northwesterly breeze gusting over 20 knots and the boats planing around the racecourse north of Government Cut at speeds of 17 to 20 knots. The Oracle RC 44 Cup Miami commenced today with the 14-boat fleet split into two groups of seven for preliminary match racing. If time permits by mid-Thursday, semifinals and a final will be held for the top two from each group. ...


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