America s Cup: Day 2 Preview - Course E - No wind by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ 12 Mar 00:55 GMT 12 March 2021 Luna Rossa in the racing break - America s Cup - Day 1 - March 10, 2021, Course E © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
The second day of racing in the 36th Match for the America s Cup will get under way in Auckland this afternoon, off Waiheke Island and the East Auckland beaches.
Despite the Government lowering the COVID Alert for Auckland to Level 1, the announcement came too late for a change to existing arrangements to be made.
The official forecast is for NW variable winds of 6-9kts. As at 1400hrs the winds across the Hauraki Gulf on nowcasting - in the Observations function of Predictwind were showing variable breezes of up to 6kts. On the West Coast of Auckland it is only blowing 11kts - which means that it is unlikely to develop and move across later this afternoon.
America s Cup: Day 2 Preview - Course E
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The official forecast is for North Westerly winds of 12-15kts.
Racing will be held on Course E located between the southern coast of Waiheke Island and the East Auckland mainland. The southern coast of Waiheke Island is dotted with vineyards and is a real attraction for those who enjoy fine food and superb wine.
The wind direction is unusual - it was the same direction when American Magic capsized on Day 3 of the the Round Robins of the Prada Cup - however the forecast for today does not include thunderstorms and rainsqualls.
Because of the location of the course off the lee shore of Waiheke Island to the north, expect some movement in the breeze in strength and direction.
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The TAB has Emirates Team New Zealand a clear favorite to win the 36th America s Cup, offering Italian supporters the opportunity to clean up at the Kiwi s expense.
In the latest odds a day and a half away from the first two races, the TAB is paying $1.25 for a $1 bet on Emirates Team New Zealand retaining the trophy, and $3.50 for Luna Rossa to remove the Auld Mug from the trophy case in the Royal New Zealand yacht Squadron.
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For the Challengers, the game of Development Leapfrog ended on the Hauraki Gulf on Sunday, with Italy s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli winning the second race of the day and earning the right to Challenge for the 36th America s Cup, starting on March 6.
That result set the scene for the 36th Match which as tradition dictates the Defender will come against the Challenger for first time.
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