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Press Release – Auckland Unlimited
Wednesday 17 March 2021
Crowds have turned out in force to watch Emirates Team New Zealand sail into the history books on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour today, claiming victory over Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team to win the 36th America’s Cup presented by PRADA.
Tens of thousands of fans descended on the America’s Cup Race Village on Auckland’s waterfront today to see Emirates Team New Zealand claim victory in race 10, winning the Match by a final margin of 7-3 against a spirited Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team.
They were joined by thousands of spectators watching today’s action from vantage points overlooking the harbour, big screens around the region, and on the water with a flotilla of more than 1600 craft of all sizes flanking the course.
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Team NZ s Blair Tuke says confidence is growing after every race as Team NZ are two wins away from retaining the America s Cup.
Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa will duel it out on the ‘Stadium Course’ for the first time at this America s Cup, if racing can get underway on Tuesday.
What s the ‘Stadium Course’?: Course C. The course has been the preferred option throughout the summer, but is weather dependent. The Stadium Course also brings more tactical skills into play with the dominant landmarks affecting wind areas on the water.
Where is it?: It is the preferred course to take advantage of the predominant Southwest wind at start time. Sheltered between North Head and Bastion Point, it brings the racing right into the heart of the Waitematā Harbour with viewing from multiple city vantage points.
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