America's Cup Race 1: Start

Alinghi takes race one in the America's Cup, as TNZ suffered a series of breakdowns and was forced to retire.  It was an even start and a great race was on to weather when TNZ's boom broke.  I hate when that happens...  If you are at all interested in either sailing or 3D software, you must download and install Virtual Spectator.  It costs $10.  This is such an awesome application I can't describe it properly.  Basically it gives you a full-screen 3D view of the racing, with a camera you can position at any angle and distance.  The races are available live via some sort of data stream, and can be replayed at your leisure.  The start of race 1 is shown at right (click on picture for a larger view).