Local and national politicians and their acolytes appear to have learned little from the past decade or two of America s Cup history, based on their reaction to a Venue Selection Process Hosting Guide developed on behalf of Emirates Team New Zealand
In a statement issued yesterday by the Minister of Tourism and Economic and Regional Development, Stuart Nash stated with the Prada Cup underway, and the Match yet to start, it’s too early to start talking about what may or may not happen with the next event. We are committed to supporting America’s Cup Event Limited and Emirates Team New Zealand deliver a successful 36th America’s Cup.
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We hear from American Magic Skipper, Terry Hutchinson about what caused the American Magic capsize and near sinking, how long before they can be racing again and round up the rest of the action from the first weekend of the Prada Cup
It is hard to believe that just over four days ago, the conversation for those following the build up to the America’s Cup was all about INEOS Team UK struggling with an uncompetitive boat, American Magic looking the strongest challenger, and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli having a lightwind package. How the tables have turned now that the first weekend of racing in the Prada Cup has concluded in dramatic style with the American Magic capsize.
Rescue operation underway after American Magic capsize on day three of the Prada Cup
All crew are safe, but the boat - travelling at over 40 knots before the crash - looks to be significantly damaged
17 January 2021 • 12:56pm
American Magic is righted after it capsizes in race two
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Most observers were agreed that it would be Britain’s America’s Cup challenge sinking without trace in Auckland last week. The humiliating nature of Ineos Team UK’s defeat in a warm-up regatta just before Christmas - six defeats out of six in a boat which looked like a seriously expensive dud - set alarm bells ringing in the sailing world.