[cruisenews] Finalmente at Americas Cup

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Hola;
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We arrived at Port Americas Cup, Valencia on Sat. just in time to see BMW Or=
acle get eliminated by Luna Rosa. We were pleasantly surprised that we could=
 get into the marina. However, you would not believe what it costs. The Span=
ish have gone all out on this facility and on making the Americas Cup a =C2=
=A8happening=C2=A8. The parade of Yachts going to and from the race coarse h=
as to be seen to be believed.
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The mega Yachts have lights on top of their spreaders to shine UP there mast=
s to show them off.  The Rigs are so tall they have red anti collision light=
s oon top instead of white anchor lights. All the challenger compounds have=20=
displays, demos, shops,etc.  The only downside is you can.t afford to buy an=
ything.
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By the way, we noticed the beaches are topless. =20
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We expect to leave Valencia on Weds. or Thur. and spend about 4 days getting=
 to Santa Margarita, Italy.  We got a B&G Tech to the boat yesterday and it=20=
looks as if we will have a auto helm for the remainder of thr trip.  This af=
ter hand steering over 4000 nm.
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Finalmente Crew
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