Fleets of spectator boats are expected on the water to watch the America s Cup races from tomorrow, and boaties are being asked to obey the rules.
Salama Lowe says her cafe is a favourite spot for the sailing teams to grab their morning coffee.
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The America s Cup World Series kicks off with the first race in the leadup to next year s cup final.
The racing will continue into the weekend and businesses along the Viaduct Harbour are expecting - and hoping - for crowds.
It has been a long hard year for many hospitality businesses in Auckland and those along the waterfront are pinning their hopes on a busy summer.
After a long and at times uncertain lead up, the America s Cup World Series regatta starts this week with four teams competing for their chance to race for sailing s most coveted trophy.
Today teams and their families gathered at Auckland s Viaduct Harbour for a dawn ceremony followed by the official opening of the race village.
Several hundred people gathered for the official opening with Auckland s clear blue sky and sparkling harbour as the backdrop.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei blessed the village and welcomed the overseas challengers of the cup with a pōwhiri and karakia.
Three challenger teams are taking part as well as defender Team New Zealand, with racing due to begin on Thursday.
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