Yachting’s biggest, most technologically advanced, most expensive – and one of its most bitter – contests will finally splash down on Valencia, Spain in a few days. The 33rd America’s Cup, contested by Swiss defenders Alinghi and California-based challengers BMW Oracle Racing, will begin on February 8, some 159 years after its first running. It is the oldest continuously awarded trophy in sport.
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September 4, 2010 ~ worldmaritimenews.com ~ 
