Arthur’s column

The one thing that is hard to convey in a picture is the sheer size of these boats.  Take a look at Alingi – I took these yesterday when they put their mast up.  The blob at the top is a grown man taking the crane rope off!

Alinghi steps her mast in Valencia

Yes - its human

Take a look at this close-up.  It’s mind boggling how wide that mast is.  It has a sail area on its own in excess of most boats!

Alinghi Mast