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AC45 Launch

Following a quick build-up in Auckland and quick-start wing development program, Oracle Racing's James Spithill and Co., give the AC45 it's first workup over the weekend, giving us a hint at the AC World Series to come.

By Sailing World Staff

January 17, 2011

Updated: January 17, 2011

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16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

16/01/2011 – Auckland (NZL) – 34th America’s Cup – AC45 1st sail Gilles Martin-Raget

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