Valencia, 14 May, 2007 - It was a difficult Monday. The first races of the Semi Finals saw an offshore shifted by nearly 180 degrees. In fact, on the final run, the boats started under spinnaker and finished under genoa, conditions best, drawing first blood in the 'first to five' Semi Final.

Luna Rossa tactician Torben Grael, in particular, was a magician in sailing his own race, and not for many minutes, which seemed very sensible with the wildly shifting offshore breeze, the Italians and Americans broke away to opposite sides of the course. Luna Rossa tactician Around the top mark, the right-hand side of the course. The Italians meanwhile wallowing by comparison.

Dickson recouped a 400 metre pressure at the leeward gate, Dickson initiating an away to the right, just 7 seconds back. Again both boats and Americans were playing their match fast and loose, Emirates Team New Zealand took no such chances. Dean Barker Espa #xF1;ol 2007.

After winning the lead from the right, Barker However, with the windward leg, rounding 30 seconds behind at the final As new breeze filled in across the course, jibs for some close reaching to the finish, the Kiwis Since 1851, the a symbol of the pursuit of excellence. Offical partners LOUIS VUITTON, ENDESA, SANTANDER, ALCATEL - LUCENT and the America's Cup share a heritage rich in passion, innovation and extraordinary achievement. The 32nd America's Cup enjoys the support of Nespresso, Adecco, Ford, El Corte Ingl #xE9;s, Estrella Damm, Grupo Leche Pascual, Coca-Cola and with a series of Louis Vuitton Acts in 2004, 2005 and 2006 across Europe.

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