Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 1: Exciting Racing and Close Competition
The Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 1 saw four challengers in action under sunny skies with a 7-12 knot breeze. The Italian team Luna Rossa faced New York Yacht Club American Magic, while Alinghi took on INEOS Britannia.
In the first race, American Magic had a strong start, but Luna Rossa fought back and secured a 7-second victory. INEOS Britannia dominated their race against Alinghi, winning by a massive 2 minutes and 5 seconds.
The second round of races saw Luna Rossa and American Magic go head-to-head again, with Luna Rossa claiming their second victory by 18 seconds. INEOS Britannia continued their winning streak, defeating Alinghi by 1 minute and 37 seconds.
The Semi-Finals will continue, with the first team to reach five points advancing to the America’s Cup. Exciting matchups and close racing are expected as the competition heats up.
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