At 0900hrs there was no sign of the AP flag and so that means they will head to the race area and try for a start, no earlier than a midday start.
Alinghi docked out at 0845hrs local time this morning in perfect sunshine and a light 5-6 knots breeze around the Marina Juan Carlos 1 and BMW ORACLE Racing Team’s dock out show was in full swing.
The planned race area should be with the committee boat positioned at 39.50.00N/000.07.00 which places the start line, so approximately 7 miles off Burriana, which is just to the south of Castellon. Thus they are setting up for a SW’ly breeze.
Harold Bennett (NZL) Principal Race Officer reported from the committee vessel this morning: “There appears to be a window of opportunity and so we are heading out to see if we can take advantage of it.”