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The other side of America's Cup

Relaxing after a tough day at the Luis Vuitton Cup Semi-finals.

 

The Americans from BMW Oracle took a beating from the Italians of Luna Rossa. The young Australian James Spithill showed the Americas Cup veteran Chris Dickson a trick or two. He is also the youngest helmsman to have ever participated in an America’s Cup regatta.

 

Still only 25 years old, James Spithill is now on his third Cup campaign. The young Australian burst on to the scene in 1999 as helmsman of Young Australia, and it was his reputation as one of the most aggressive and accomplished match racing helmsman that has helped him secure a coveted role at Luna Rossa.

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Uploaded on May 21, 2007
Taken on May 21, 2007