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Teams leave bases for Race 1 of the 33rd America’s Cup

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BMW ORACLE Racing set sail for the first race of the 33rd America's Cup

Alinghi 5 and BMW Oracle Racing, the 33rd America's Cup teams, left their bases this morning for Race 1 of the 33rd America's Cup.

Alinghi 5, Société Nautique de Genève (SUI) vs. BMW Oracle Racing, Golden Gate Yacht Club (USA)

Alinghi, the Defender of the America's Cup, has the blue flag, which means port entry in to the starting area. BMW Oracle Racing, the Challenger, will enter from the Starboard end.

Forecast:

WSW wind 5-12 knots
Cloudy
Possible rain
12°c Max

Crew Lists:

Alinghi:
Bowman: Piet van Nieuwenhuijzen (NED)
Midbow: Curtis Blewett (CAN)
Pitman: Rodney Ardern (NZL)
Trimmer upwind: Simon Daubney (NZL)
Trimmer downwind: Nils Frei (SUI)
Mainsail trimmer: Warwick Fleury (NZL)
Traveller: Pierre-Yves Jorand (SUI)
Helmsman: Ernesto Bertarelli (SUI)
Tactician: Brad Butterworth (NZL)
Runner: Murray Jones (NZL)
Navigator: Juan Vila (ESP)
Floater: Jan Dekker (RSA/FRA)
Floater: Loïck Peyron (FRA)
Pre-start: Peter Evans (NZL)

BMW Oracle Racing:
Bowman: Brad Webb (NZL)
Pitman: Simone de Mari (ITA)
Jib Trimmer: Ross Halcrow (NZL)
Wing Sail Trimmer: Dirk de Ridder (NED)
Wing Sail Caddy: Joey Newton (AUS)
Tactician: John Kostecki (USA)
Skipper/Helmsman: James Spithill (AUS)
Navigator: Matteo Plazzi (ITA)
Aft Pit: Thierry Fouchier (FRA)
Mast: Matthew Mason (NZL)

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