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America's Cup 2003 In Review ...
Race 1
February 15, 2003: Alinghi defeats Team NZL (Team NZL Withdraws)
Team New Zealand opened a slight advantage after an even start, but that was short-lived. Team New Zealand was soon plagued by flooding problems in the cockpit, which they believe led to the boom breaking, the headsail tack ring pulling out, and their eventual withdrawal on the first beat.
Photo by Daniel Forster
Photo by Ivor Wilkins
Photo by Daniel Forster
Race 2
February 16, 2003: Alinghi defeats Team NZL by 7 seconds
Alinghi led after the first beat, but were passed on the first run and trailed for most of the race. However, superior speed and tactics on the final run allowed Alinghi to pass Team New Zealand just before the finish in what was the fourth closest in Cup Match history.
Photo by Paul TODD/DPPI
Photo by Stephanie LAMY/DPPI
Race 3
February 18, 2003: Alinghi defeats Team NZL by 23 seconds
After a split start, Alinghi benefited from a shift to the right to take the lead. From then on Team New Zealand was able to only close the gap, but never able to pass.
Photo by Max Ranchi
Photo by Max Ranchi
Race 4
February 28, 2003: Alinghi defeats Team NZL (Team NZL Withdraws)
After waiting over one week for suitable weather, the fourth race got underway in winds of 15-25 knots with big chop. Team New Zealand started on the weather hip of Alinghi, hoping to control the Swiss boat as they charged off the line on starboard. But Alinghi hit the start line first, and with good speed and a slight left shift, was able to cross and lead for the first upwind and downwind leg. On the second beat, trailing Alinghi's by three boat lengths, TNZ suffered a fatal mast failure and was forced to withdraw.
Photo by Daniel Forster
Photo by Daniel Forster
Race 5
March 2, 2003: Alinghi defeats Team NZL by 44 seconds
Alinghi again proved their dominance over Team New Zealand, leading the fifth race of the 31st America's Cup from start to finish. Alinghi had a slight advantage at the start and then continued to demonstrate their speed and tactical superiority to complete a 5-0 sweep over Team New Zealand.
Photo by Max Ranchi
Photo by Daniel Forster
Photo by Daniel Forster
Photo by Max Ranchi
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