8 Feb 2009

Alinghi secure Challenger series finals berth

5:59 pm on 8 February 2009

America's Cup holder Alinghi has secured the first spot in yachting's Louis Vuitton Pacific series challenger final in Auckland.

They've beaten BMW Oracle by 26 seconds in racing today, leading from start to finish.

The winner of the Challenger series will face Team New Zealand in the Cup final.