American Magic return to action after capsize drama but Luna Rossa lead race for Prada Cup final place
The team to reach four race wins first will face Ineos Team UK, with the Italians currently 2-0 up in the best-of-seven semi-final series
29 January 2021 • 10:52am
It was quite the battle to get American Magic (left) ready to race again
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American Magic survived a few hairy moments on their return to racing, 12 days after their spectacular capsize in the Prada Cup round robins. But the United States challenger could do nothing to stop Luna Rossa taking the first two races of their best-of-seven semi-final series, with the Italians afterwards firing out a warning to rival teams including Ineos Team UK, saying they had made “huge improvements” to their boat.
OSLO, NORWAY (January 2021) – For a team of professionals hoping to take home the highest prize in international sailing, success is not possible without trust.
America s Cup 2021: American Magic left frustrated after disappointing start to Prada Cup semifinals
29 Jan, 2021 07:15 AM
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Christopher Reive is a sports reporter for NZME@chrisreive
As American Magic prepared to set out for the first two races of the Prada Cup semifinals against Luna Rossa, the emotion of the situation was clear.
With international country and western superstar Caroline Jones belting out The Star Spangled Banner as their giant flag flew proudly in the wind above their base on the Wynyard Quarter, the team, its fans and locals around the Viaduct had a moment to reflect on American Magic s triumphs over the past 10 days.