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Oracle sail in Spain despite Alinghi America's Cup row

January 21, 2010

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America's Cup challengers Oracle sailed their trimaran "USA" for the first time in Valencia on Tuesday despite doubt over the planned duel with Alinghi.

The US yacht, with its 50m fixed-wing sail, took to the waters off the Mediterranean port of Valencia, Spain.

Oracle and holders Alinghi are due to meet in a best-of-three event from 8 February to decide the 33rd edition of yachting's most prestigious prize.

Read the full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/sailing/8469163.stm

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