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America s Cup fan zone set up at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Tauranga
9 Mar, 2021 06:37 PM
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Emirates Team New Zealand AC 75 Te Rehutai and Luna Rossa out practising in the Haruaki Gulf. Photo / File
Emirates Team New Zealand AC 75 Te Rehutai and Luna Rossa out practising in the Haruaki Gulf. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
America s Cup fans in Tauranga can get behind their team at the Bayfair Shopping Centre.
The shopping centre is hosting viewings of all the races on a big screen at its Emirates Team New Zealand Fan Zone escape.
Racing starts with the first two matches today as Emirates Team New Zealand takes on the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team.
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.