America's Cup Race 2
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The hopes of the nation on their shoulders, Team New Zealand exits the Viaduct Harbour for the second race of the America's Cup.
Alinghi heads for the racecourse to a much more muted farewell.
The super-cruise ship World stakes its place on the boundary of the racecourse.
Murray Jones is hoisted up Alinghi's mast in the light conditions of the prestart.
Team New Zealand bowman Jeremy Lomas gives the count to the start.
Luffing in the prestart.
It's a dead heat at the start and a split tack with Alinghi taking the pin end and Team NZ the right-hand side of the course.
On the first beat, Alinghi manages to defend the more favourable left side of the course.
Enthusiastic Alinghi supporters.
By the top mark it was neck-and-neck.
Team NZ rounds the first mark 12 seconds behind Alinghi.
The first downwind leg was where Team NZ showed some speed.
Alinghi bowman Dean Phipps visible through the genoa.
Team NZ supporters bring some luck with them.
Intense concentration in the Team NZ cockpit.

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