Alinghi threatens walkout

Published: 2:07PM Thursday February 12, 2009 Source: Newstalk ZB

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Alinghi continued its "devil's advocate" role on Thursday in sailing's Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.

After winning through to the final against Team New Zealand, they are protesting the use of the same boats for each team throughout the best of seven races.

Despite agreeing to the system before the regatta, Alinghi helmsman Ed Baird now says they want the boats to alternate.

But the American added that they don't want to end the regatta on a sour note so will discuss the issue diplomatically.

A decision's due by 2.30pm on Thursday.

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