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Extreme 40s catamarans race on Amsterdam's canals for grand final

Updated on 22 September 2008

By Sue Turton

Extreme 40s, sailing's answer to Formula One, races on the canals in Amsterdam this weekend.

After four months of competing in some pretty testing weather with races all over Europe, its all come down to a battle between the Swiss boat, Alingee, and the Brits on Teamorigin.

And with three wins out of six races today for the Swiss, they are firmly ahead. Sue Turton was on board, and explains why these boats are causing such a stir.

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