The title holders won with 58 seconds in the first regatta against the Italian challenge Luna Rossa. But in the second race, as this fourth day seemed to be heading for a tie again, with a win on either side, fate struck Luna Rossa.
The crew led by Jimmy Spithill were up to 4 minutes 27 ahead, with Team New Zealand unable to lift the hull of their sailboat, when the wind died down in Auckland harbor. Like the day before, when the weather had forced the cancellation of today’s races.
America’s Cup
Team New Zealand wins the 36th edition against Luna Rossa
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03/17/2021 At 05:38
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It must be the weirdest race I have ever seen
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Luna Rossa then found herself in her turn with her hull in the water, deprived of the speed of her foils, while Peter Burling’s crew managed to make their boat take off again. To make matters worse, the Italian challenge missed a maneuver and received a penalty for going out of bounds. And the Kiwis had only to catch up, to finally win with 3 minutes 55 in advance.
“It’s probably the weirdest race I’ve ever seen“, said the skipper of Team New Zealand.”Going from four minutes late to win with four minutes early is pretty incredible. A sloppy maneuver by Luna Rossa and it was over. “Leading 5-3, the New Zealanders can now be crowned on Tuesday, provided they win both races.
Rounds 9 and 10 remain to be played on Tuesday March 16, and if necessary round 11, then round 12 on Wednesday March 17, and round 13 on Thursday March 18.
NB:
- the first rounds of each day start at 4:12 p.m. local, 4:12 a.m. French, the second rounds at 5:12 p.m. local
- first team to win seven rounds wins America’s Cup
America’s Cup
Luna Rossa returns to Team New Zealand
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03/10/2021 At 7:20 AM
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America’s Cup
Accused of not sharing its information by the British, Team New Zealand defends itself
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12/18/2020 At 7:04 AM
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