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Forget what Jimmy Spithill will argue, when it comes to continuity, familiarity and success, the Kiwi crew are in a class of their own.

Coast talent backs Cup Mike Lee of Red Beach landed a job as a grinder for Emirates Team NZ. He is one of several Hibiscus Coast residents involved in the America’s Cup, Photo, Emirates Team NZ. Sailing is big on the Coast, so it is perhaps no surprise that a number of locals are involved in the America’s Cup – working on everything from organisation behind the scenes and caring for the trophy itself to powering Team NZ. Hibiscus Matters caught up with six people whose work is filling t...

Outspoken Aussie Jimmy Spithill has made a surprising claim about his rival Peter Burling.

Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Sunday’s cricket double-header will be played in front of fans at Sky Stadium in Wellington, after two crowdless matches this week. America’s Cup sailing will resume on Wednesday, while cricket, netball and rugby can finally put tickets on sale for their big events on Sunday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Friday announcement of a shift in Covid-19 alert levels (Auckland from 3 to 2, and the rest of New Zealand from 2 to 1) as of 6am on Sunday was welcomed aro...

Gladwells Line: Rolling the Americas Cup dice - what factors will determine the winner? by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz 4 Mar 23:52 UTC 5 March 2021 Luna Rossa and Te Rehutai - Emirates Team New Zealand - Practice Racing - Americas Cup World Series - December 10, 2020 - Waitemata Harbour - Americas Cup 36 © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com Most will be aware the long-awaited Americas Cup Match will not start on time this Saturday due to Auckland being in it...

The 36th America's Cup will begin with the first two races next Wednesday, organisers confirmed on Friday, after the New Zealand government announced the strict coronavirus lockdown in host city Auckland would be eased on Sunday morning.

Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena is hoping indications that Americas Cup holders Team New Zealand are trialling the twin-helmsman system used on his boat might give the challengers an edge when racing gets started next week. The Italian team used the innovative system to great effect throughout the Prada Cup challenge series in Auckland with Australian Jimmy Spithill and Francesco Bruni sharing the helming duties on either side of the boat. Team New Zealand were expected to go with the more tradit...

Who makes the major decisions, who controls the foils to help the boat fly and who powers matters above the waterline?

Italians increase heat on Team NZ to start well as they talk up their boat's new-found speed in a crucial wind zone.

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read (Reuters) - Australian yachtsman Jimmy Spithill has hailed Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling as “the best in the world” as the two prepare to face off in the opening America’s Cup races in Auckland on Wednesday. Spithill, a two-time winner of the Auld Mug as skipper of Team Oracle, is co-helmsman for challengers Luna Rossa in the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, which had been due to start this weekend. Coronavirus restrictions have delayed the start u...