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BMW Oracle Racing: more tests in San Diego


The team's been testing the BOR90 this week, adding two front sails to the hard wingsail configuration - See pictures


BMW Oracle Racing - BOR90 testing in San Diego
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BMW Oracle Racing have been out testing the BOR90 in San Diego this week - adding two front sails to the wingsail for the first time.

The team took a look at code zeros and gennakers for use with the hard wing sail configuration. Crew member Simeon Tienpont (NED) explained:  "We had a good look at the sails and some nice upwind sailing today...We are still finding limits on this boat [the bowsprit broke in testing] and breakages are part of the process. We are all learning together."

Images are courtesy of Gilles Martin Raget / BMW Oracle Racing.

For more information about the trimaran, visit www.bmworacleracing.com

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