After a great start, the Swiss team was in control almost for the entire race. Ed Baird won the right hand side of the starting line and Alinghi was in a powerful position for the rest of the race.
Although alinghi was supposed to be a rocket in windws above 15 kts, it went very well against New Zealand in the light air. If ever the Kiwi boat was going to look superior to the Swiss boat, surely this was it.
Mainsails shall be able to be lowered to the deck without the necessity of a crew member going aloft. It was recorded on television showing Pieter van Nieuwenhuyzen of alinghi at the masthead to release the head of the sail. ETNZ protest and details will be presented to the International Jury. Racing will resume on Friday, with Race Five.
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