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Desafio takes their leave in Louis Vuitton semis

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Desafio takes their leave in Louis Vuitton semis
Dean Barker and Team Emirates New Zealand have finally defeated the very popular and well performing Spanish Challenge earning a spot in the Loius Vuitton Final against Luna Rossa Challenge commencing here in Valencia on 1st June. The conditions on the water today were similar to those on the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland New Zealand where the last Americas Cup was held in 2003,18 knots and short 1 to 1.5 metre chop. Team New Zealand had the better of the start herding the Spanish away and behind the line to the right then being able to lead the Spanish to the line. Dean Barker and his team were able to increase their lead on each leg.The mood was subdued at the New Zealand base following racing Dean Barker and James Spithill Of Luna Rossa have had numerous encounters on the match racing circuit have sailed against each other as youths. They are familar with each others styles and we should see a great tacticle battle in the pre starts. Expect the margins at the start to be small and a close series of racing to follow in this Antipodean battle Full Story »

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