This is the view from Silver Shadow, looking at the opening race of the 2007 America’s Cup in Valencia.

Those with good eyes will be able to see the armada of support boats, yachts and spectators, and even two angrily buzzing helicopters – and slap bang in the middle the two yachts of the Swiss and New Zealand team battling it out.

A lovely day, and a great race. But how odd that a nation without a coastline should win it!