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Luna Rossa's Jimmy Spithill on close match racing in AC75 When an Aussie starts talking up his Kiwi rival as having an edge, it’s probably wise to be a little wary. Doubly so when that Ocker in question is the venerable Jimmy Spithill. But that is exactly what played out in the wake of the second day’s racing in the America’s Cup world series regatta in Auckland on Friday – an event featuring the three challengers and the defender in the upcoming competition proper for the most prized trophy in the sport of yachting. At the end of the second of three days of qualifying match racing,...

American Magic beats Team NZ at the start and the finish of race four. American Magic lived up to their name on the opening day of the historic America’s Cup world series regatta in near perfect conditions in Auckland as they continued their dominance over the big boys from Team New Zealand. The Dean Barker-helmed Patriot, representing the New York Yacht Club, made it two from two on the first of four days of this world series event – the first time these foiling monohull AC75-class boats have ever gone head to head in competition conditions – to take the early lead in the regatta.

America's Cup backers still waiting for managed isolation vouchers 16 Dec, 2020 05:31 PM 4 minutes to read Luna Rossa boss Patrizio Bertelli, left, has been granted a border exemption but is not yet here. Photo / File Luna Rossa boss Patrizio Bertelli, left, has been granted a border exemption but is not yet here. Photo / File RNZ At least five wealthy backers of the challenger teams to the America's Cup are struggling to enter the country in time to watch their yachts race. Information provided to RNZ shows the owners of the Italian team Luna Rossa, UK team Ineos and American Magic have been...

America's Cup Minister, Stuart Nash, said his staff are working on it. "We do understand that owners have invested a significant amount of money here so it's a very fine balancing act about getting this right. Servicing the needs of Kiwis overseas who want to come home, but also ensuring that the men and women who've invested millions of dollars in this can take some part in it." Anyone entering the country is required to stay in a Government managed isolation or quarantine facility - private yachts are still off the cards. "We've really resisted bespoke quarantine. That's what happened in Me...

America's Cup backers forced to bide their time as racing begins Amy Williams © AFP At least five wealthy backers of the challenger teams to the America's Cup are struggling to enter the country in time to watch their yachts race. Information provided to RNZ shows the owners of the Italian team Luna Rossa, UK team Ineos and American Magic have been granted border exemptions but are not yet here. It's understood they have been unable to access vouchers to stay at managed isolation hotels. The five owners - three of American Magic, one of Ineos, and one of Luna Rossa - are all...