Note the radical mast section. Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
by Lia Ditton
Energy Team, France were on the water tuning up with Team Korea. Loïck Peyron calls it the "baby" and really the AC45 is, compared to his recent ride on the (BP5) Banque Populaire trimaran Maxi. For the training session, Christophe Launay was onboard playing the 5th man.
Especially note: the radical mast section; the D35-esque bowsprit-backbone and tender righting moment, and, of course, the legendary Monsieur Peyron at the helm.
Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
The incomparable Monsieur Loïck Peyron at the helm! Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
Note the D35-esque bowsprit-backbone and tender righting moment. Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
Image copyright Christophe Launay/SeaLaunay @SeaLaunay
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Lia Ditton
SeaLaunay
Energy Team
America's Cup
