Sailing away in Venice for the America's Cup

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The America's Cup fleet compete during the America's Cup World Series Match-Racing in Venice's lagoon on May 18.

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An aerial view shows the Grand Canal in Venice lagoon on May 18.

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France's Team Energy (L) New-Zealand's Team Fly Emirates and Italy's Team Luna-Rossa (C) compete during the America's Cup World Series Match-Racing in Venice's lagoon on May 18.

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The America's cup fleet sails in front of of St Mark's square during the America's Cup World Series Match-Racing in Venice's lagoon on May 18.

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Venice looks like a place I would like to visit one day! I hope America wins the race!

    Reply#1 - Sun May 20, 2012 9:09 AM EDT

    Great shot. It helps me see how big those sail boats are that race.

      Reply#2 - Sun May 20, 2012 12:01 PM EDT
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