America's Cup opener postponed by unsteady wind

The opening race of the 33rd America's Cup between two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland and American challenger BMW Oracle Racing has been postponed due to unsteady wind.

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Valencia, Spain: The opening race of the 33rd America's Cup between two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland and American challenger BMW Oracle Racing has been postponed due to unsteady wind.

The giant multihulls floated idly near the start line, about 24 kilometres off the coast of Valencia, Spain, for nearly four hours on Monday before the race was called off.

Officials will try again on Wednesday to get in Race 1 of the best-of-three series.
The teams are finally settling their differences on the water after the sailing classic was disrupted by a bitter court fight.

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