San Francisco's pier-side is all about FOOD and the America's Cup. The Louis Vuitton Challenge began July 2 with the contenders being Sweden, New Zealand and Italy. Because America's Oracle won the last Cup, they did not compete in this portion of the competition. Sweden's boat is the one that had the unfortunate accident in May where one of their sailors "Bart" Simpson was killed and the boat totaled. Sweden basically never recovered to compete. New Zealand defeated Italy to continue on to the CUP. Saturday, Sept. 7th is the first day of the America's Cup, New Zealand vs. America's Oracle. These 72-footers are the ones that "foil" - rise above the water with just their keels getting wet! Pretty amazing!
Lots of bicycles here!
Alcatraz.................
With friends Marlene and Rudy
Larry Ellison's yacht - owner and CEO of Oracle
Kiwi's 72 - will be in the finals vs. America's Oracle.
Left is Italy's Luna Rossa - they did not make it into the finals.
These are the Redbull Youth Challengers - 8 different countries participated: America, New Zealand, Germany, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Sweden, and Australia. Age group is 18-24, young men representing their countries. New Zealand won.
Sweden and Portugal
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