Ousting Alinghi ..... FINALLY

It has been a fantastic 2 weeks of sailing on the Waitemata Harbour. The series was completed today with Emirates Team New Zealand taking the 1st Louis Vuitton Pacific Series Cup in a best of 5 races against Americas Cup holders Alinghi.



The weather didn't stop a huge crowd from turning up at North Head in Devonport for the final showdown.



Next stop was the Viaduct, where an enthusiastic crowd was waiting for Team New Zealand to arrive back at the Pacific Series Head Quarters. Another shooter friend, Sam, was with me and we were promptly asked if we were looking for the media gate. Next thing we knew we were up the front with a huge rowdy bunch of photographers and journalists.

Martin Tasker, voice of Americas Cup commentary, shows his exhaustion after a huge 2 weeks on the water.

Dean was impressed with my willingness to get a self portrait with him. As were many other photographers.

Bring on the next AMERICAS CUP.

Check out all the photos here