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About to touch the water for the first time. Note appendage
details including "L"-shaped lifting foils forward and T-shaped
rudders. Photo:©2012 Guilain Grenier/Oracle Team USA
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Forward angle showing central structure. "A" frame between bows
appears to be a temporary structure.
Photo:©2012 Guilain Grenier/Oracle Team USA
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Aft structure features aerodynamic fairing. No wheel for helm. Photo:©2012 Guilain Grenier/Oracle Team USA
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Towing test, Wednesday, on San Francisco Bay prior to stepping the
wing. Oakland Bay Bridge in the background. Photo:©2012 Guilain
Grenier/Oracle Team USA
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