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Racing had question mark over it before Covid intervened, now Italians work on latest package from home while Kiwis refine a not so secret weapon as boat declaration stays on track.
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Print When the 36th America’s Cup takes place next month in Auckland, N.Z., it will be the first one that boat racing fan Neil Wilson has missed in 20 years. Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, he and his wife, Rachel, will watch the race series, scheduled to begin March 6, from their Point Loma home on NBC Sports or an online app. (With the time difference, the first race will air at 7 p.m., March 5, in San Diego.) The Wilsons have more than a passing interest in this contest. Their son-in-law is Jimmy Spithill, co-helmsman of the Italian boat, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, that won th...
The superyacht was a popular sight near Seatoun. A superyacht, belonging to the billionaire owner of an America's Cup team, has been spotted in Wellington Harbour. According to marinetraffic.com Sherpa, which is owned by Ineos Team UK’s Sir Jim Ratcliffe, was near Scorching Bay in the capital, on Saturday morning after making its way south from Hawke's Bay. Forbes magazine estimates Ratcliffe's net worth at US$27 billion, and he was once regarded as Britain’s richest person, and publicity shy. Ineos Team UK's challenge for the Auld Mug, helmed by Sir Ben Ainslie, ended earlier this mont...
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Spy: America's Cup romance: TVNZ star Emily van Velthooven and Luna Rossa sailor Nicholas Brezzi 27 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 2 minutes to read TVNZ reporter Emily van Velthooven and America's Cup seaman Nicholas Brezzi. Photo / combined image A romance has blossomed between an Italian sailor and a member of TVNZ's seven-strong America's Cup coverage team. Luna Rossa grinder Nicholas Brezzi and reporter Emily van Velthooven met through mutual sailing friends before the first stage of the regatta in December, Spy understands. Sources in the America's Cup Village say the pair have been dating and are ...