Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa are tied, a success, everywhere after the first two America’s Cup regattas, contested on Wednesday in Auckland Bay, under cloudy skies and light winds. The New Zealand sailor easily won the first with 31 seconds ahead of the Italian challenge, before the latter narrowly won in the second, crossing the virtual finish line seven seconds in front of his opponent.
The slightest mistake pays for itself
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“We followed our plan, kept our cool and the boat did the rest, said Jimmy Spithill, Luna Rossa’s Australian skipper, after equalizing his crew. It’s great to be competitive“. “We looked a little rusty on this last one (regatta). It’s no secret that we haven’t raced in quite a while“said Peter Burling, skipper of Team New Zealand, noting that”the slightest mistake pays for itself“.
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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The N.3 and N.4 regattas of the 36th America’s Cup, which are held in the best of 13 rounds, will take place on Friday.
America’s Cup
Luna Rossa victim of a lack of wind, Team New Zealand takes the break
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03/15/2021 At 7:21 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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