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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 America's 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 traditional system where skipper Peter Burling works the wheel on both sides, but Sirena suggested the ho...
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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 until next week, and Spithill was not underestimating the task that lies ahead of the Italian team.