Alinghi edges out Victory Challenge

The Russell Coutts-skippered Swiss America's Cup challenger team Alinghi won their yacht race today against Sweden's Victory Challenge by 29sec on the Hauraki Gulf.

In winds up to 20 knots, Victory led early on but within about 10 minutes of the start Alinghi moved ahead and stayed in front for the rest of the race.

The Swedes showed good boat speed on the final downwind leg, of the shortened four-leg race, to cut Alinghi's lead by 11sec.

Winds: 13-16 knot winds

Winning margin: 00:29

-NZPA

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