36TH AMERICA’S CUP - Team New Zealand retain Auld Mug with victory in race 10 against Luna Rossa

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EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND WIN THE 36TH AMERICA’S CUP​


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Once again Emirates Team New Zealand has entered the history books and won the America’s Cup for New Zealand for the fourth time.
On day 7 of the 36th America’s Cup presented by PRADA, the Kiwis scored the 7th point they needed to raise the Auld Mug in front of thousands of spectators.

A spectacular achievement for Emirates Team New Zealand and the yacht club they represent, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Another confirmation that – in sailing – the Southern hemisphere country of 5 million people can punch way above its weight.

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, fought until the last race and the team showed talent and experience throughout the whole event and their story is far from over.



 
Anybody that hasn't seen these yacht in action, head on over to Youtube and take a look. Awesome boats racing at speeds unheard of for yachts not that long ago.
Even my 10yo grandson was hooked on watching.
 
It was interesting to watch the TV coverage down here. They had a graphic showing the wind speed and the boat speed--wind was 8 knots and the boat was doing 30+ knots. They don't sail, they fly!
 
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