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David Meets Goliath – A Riveting Sequel
Friday, 11 October 2002, 6:17 pm | LE DEFI AREVA
LE DEFI AREVA took on another American giant today in the form of OneWorld USA 67, giving them a very exciting and somewhat unexpected run for their money. More >>
David meets Goliath - FRA 69 takes on Oracle
Thursday, 10 October 2002, 9:49 pm | LE DEFI AREVA
In a valiant struggle of fitting proportions, LE DEFI AREVA took on US heavyweight Oracle BMW Racing this afternoon on the Hauraki Gulf. This time however, it was the giant who conquered. Auckland’s errant wind had finally picked up around midday, ... More >>
Fickle wind dominated the Hauraki Gulf
Wednesday, 9 October 2002, 8:39 am | LE DEFI AREVA
Shifty weather patterns and a lull in the wind meant that three of the four Louis Vuitton Cup matches scheduled for yesterday were abandoned. More >>
Results From Race Day 4 - Sunday 6 October
Monday, 7 October 2002, 9:59 am | LE DEFI AREVA
Swedish Victory Challenge (SWE 63) beat Mascalzone Latino (ITA 72) by 35 seconds Alinghi (SUI 64) beat Prada (ITA 74) by 1.32 minutes, Oracle (USA 76) beat Stars and Stripes (USA 66) by 1.58 minutes GBR Challenge (GBR 70) beat Le Defi Areva (FRA ... More >>
At 13 Seconds To Victory
Monday, 7 October 2002, 9:58 am | LE DEFI AREVA
After having waited nearly 4 hours due to a missing wind in the Hauraki Golf, the race today has displayed a very tenacious French team. They get the best straight from the departure to keep it throughout the race. They have conceded a victory to ... More >>
Tough Day In The Hauraki Gulf, Says Le Defi Areva
Sunday, 6 October 2002, 2:33 pm | LE DEFI AREVA
After a stunning debut against Luna Rossa (ITA-74) on the third day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2002, LE DEFI AREVA again experienced problems on the Hauraki Gulf today. More >>
Le Defi Areva Concedes To Orn (Swe-63)
Friday, 4 October 2002, 10:41 pm | LE DEFI AREVA
The Swedish Victory Challenge had their first on-water success today against the French team after three days on dry-dock: a bye on the first day of racing and two days of bad-weather postponements. An even pairing saw the French concede a comparatively ... More >>
Le Defi Areva Concedes To Orn (Swe-63)
Friday, 4 October 2002, 10:33 pm | LE DEFI AREVA
The Swedish Victory Challenge had their first on-water success today against the French team after three days on dry-dock: a bye on the first day of racing and two days of bad-weather postponements. An even pairing saw the French concede a comparatively ... More >>
Strong Winds Mean Cancellation For Le Defi
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 9:31 am | LE DEFI AREVA
Difficult wind conditions in the Hauraki Gulf today meant that the second day of Louis Vuitton Cup racing was cancelled and regattas postponed until tomorrow. More >>
First Regatta A Good Benchmark For Le Defi Areva
Wednesday, 2 October 2002, 8:26 am | LE DEFI AREVA
French Challenger LE DEFI AREVA met Louis Vuitton Cup favourite Alinghi on the water for the first time today in their first match of the America’s Cup 2003. The French team made a good start with FRA 69, tacking behind the luff of the Swiss boat (SUI ... More >>
Le Defi Areva Announces Its Afterguard
Tuesday, 17 September 2002, 9:29 am | LE DEFI AREVA
LE DEFI AREVA held a press conference at its Auckland base today to announce the sailing team and afterguard who will be leading the French challenge to the America’s Cup 2003. Luc Pillot will assume the role of tactician and skipper, Philippe Presti ... More >>
LE DEFI AREVA – Hauraki Gulf, here we come!
Monday, 9 September 2002, 11:37 am | LE DEFI AREVA
LE DEFI AREVA hoisted sail for the first time this week to test the waters of the Hauraki Gulf. FRA-79, one of the two fluorescent lime boats shipped out by the French Challenger last week, boasted the logos of two new major sponsors, Groupe Legris ... More >>
Images: Le Defi Areva In Auckland - Happy Sailing!
Wednesday, 28 August 2002, 6:02 pm | LE DEFI AREVA
The French Challenger to the America’s Cup has finally disembarked in Auckland, and with its two America’s Cup Class boats being unloaded at Jellicoe wharf today, LE DEFI AREVA team is eager to resume training. More >>
