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America's Cup yachting defender Alinghi is reported to have broken its rudder while sailing off cup venue Valencia.
The Swiss syndicate, which won the cup off Team New Zealand in Auckland four years ago, would not comment on the breakage.
Reports out of Spain say it was the rudder.
This is the second time in a week Alinghi has been linked to a training mishap.
Last Friday (NZ time) they were reportedly seen being towed back to base after sustaining damage to one of their boats.
Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa start their battle in the Louis Vuitton Cup final on June 1, with the winner to challenge Alinghi for the America's Cup.
Alinghi was believed to have broken the rudder today, while all three teams still chasing the cup were out sailing.
- NZPA, NZ HERALD STAFF