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America s Cup 2021: How the world reacted to day two of the World Series regatta
18 Dec, 2020 06:00 PM
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Team New Zealand have come away from the second day of the America s Cup World Series with two wins in as many races, though not without their issues to address. Video / NZ Herald
Team New Zealand have come away from the second day of the America s Cup World Series with two wins in as many races, though not without their issues to address. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Media around the world have paid compliments to the exciting racing that took place on day two of the America s Cup World Series regatta in Auckland.