11:34The possible Race 1 course area is being moved north and slightly east, where there is the promise of more breeze. It is reported there are around 10 knots in this area. Lat-long of the new top mark position is to be 39°17´90.70 N/ 00°11´16.7 W, so that is about 32 miles offshore and the mark has moved north and slightly east.
10:47Still no significant change on the water but Alinghi have been sailing around a little tracking the breeze perhaps, making a circuit doing around 13-15 knots at times. Alinghi are billed to sail with 14 crew, only one has not won the America's Cup before. That is Frenchman Loick Peyron who is expected to share the steering with Ernesto Bertarelli.
10:42The America's Cup Park here is very busy with a festive atmosphere, all ages and nationalities assembled in front of the giant screens awaiting the historic action. Air temperatures are quite pleasant now, mid-morning.
10:22The quantum leap in technology contrast with the monohulls of the 32nd America's Cup means the gains and losses on the race course will be so much bigger. On the IACC boats the battle was for fractions of a metre. Changing the keel bulb possibly gained 1/2 a metre per minute. On these multis a boat speed difference of 5 knots, which is entirely possible, represents 2.57 metres per second.
10:14The breeze in the start area does remain quite light and the start is still delayed. Start area is set up about 27 miles east of Valencia. The two race yachts Alinghi 5 and USA are sitting almost alongside each other a few hundred metres from the committee boat. Crews look relatively relaxed, just discussing possible weather scenarios. There is reported to be breeze closer to the SW'ly horizon but it is not moving towards the start area very quickly.
09:48Welcome to our live coverage of the scheduled Race 1 of this historic 33rd America's Cup in Valencia. Thank-you for joining us. The purpose of this live ticker feed is primarily for those America's Cup fans who cannot have continuous access to the live images and Virtual Eye, but we aim to provide commentary and information which is also complementary to the live action. Race 1 is under postponement now due to the light, unstable breeze. The Race Committee boat is about 25 miles due East of the entrance to Valencia. They are setting up for a course in S'ly breeze. BMW ORACLE Racing have starboard tack rights on entry into the start arena.
09:37Welcome to the first race of the 33rd America's Cup!
10:47Still no significant change on the water but Alinghi have been sailing around a little tracking the breeze perhaps, making a circuit doing around 13-15 knots at times. Alinghi are billed to sail with 14 crew, only one has not won the America's Cup before. That is Frenchman Loick Peyron who is expected to share the steering with Ernesto Bertarelli.
10:42The America's Cup Park here is very busy with a festive atmosphere, all ages and nationalities assembled in front of the giant screens awaiting the historic action. Air temperatures are quite pleasant now, mid-morning.
10:22The quantum leap in technology contrast with the monohulls of the 32nd America's Cup means the gains and losses on the race course will be so much bigger. On the IACC boats the battle was for fractions of a metre. Changing the keel bulb possibly gained 1/2 a metre per minute. On these multis a boat speed difference of 5 knots, which is entirely possible, represents 2.57 metres per second.
10:14The breeze in the start area does remain quite light and the start is still delayed. Start area is set up about 27 miles east of Valencia. The two race yachts Alinghi 5 and USA are sitting almost alongside each other a few hundred metres from the committee boat. Crews look relatively relaxed, just discussing possible weather scenarios. There is reported to be breeze closer to the SW'ly horizon but it is not moving towards the start area very quickly.
09:48Welcome to our live coverage of the scheduled Race 1 of this historic 33rd America's Cup in Valencia. Thank-you for joining us. The purpose of this live ticker feed is primarily for those America's Cup fans who cannot have continuous access to the live images and Virtual Eye, but we aim to provide commentary and information which is also complementary to the live action. Race 1 is under postponement now due to the light, unstable breeze. The Race Committee boat is about 25 miles due East of the entrance to Valencia. They are setting up for a course in S'ly breeze. BMW ORACLE Racing have starboard tack rights on entry into the start arena.
09:37Welcome to the first race of the 33rd America's Cup!
