Wing and a jib...

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33rd America�s Cup - BMW ORACLE Racing - Wing trials, Day 5 - BMW Oracle Racing � Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

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With a 7am start off the mooring today, thermal underwear and knits caps were the most popular items of team kit this morning. As the days get shorter, even San Diego�s perpetual sunshine can�t remove the morning chill from the air.



The guys tested some soft sails today taking a look at code zeros and gennakers for use with the hard wing sail configuration. �We had a good look at the sails and some nice upwind sailing today,� said Simeon Tienpont (NED).



Later in the day, the bowsprit broke, bringing the day�s testing to a close. �It�s frustrating to break gear but we would rather break it now,� Simeon said. �We are still finding the limits on this boat and breakages are part of that process. We are all learning together. Tomorrow we will get back at it.�



Meanwhile for one of the lead wing designers, Joseph Ozanne (FRA), the aeronautical engineer had his first day on board with the wing sail. �It was really good to be on board with the trimmers and understand their point of view as the end-users of this design. This link between the designers and sailors allows us to continually improve our performance. And for me personally, it�s always a great day when I have the chance to get on board � even though it was a bit cold today.�



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