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2021/03/17 14:51 Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling, left, and teammates wave to supporters as they celebrate after defeating Italy s Luna Rossa in race . Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling, left, and teammates wave to supporters as they celebrate after defeating Italy s Luna Rossa in race 10 of the America s Cup on Auckland s Waitemata Harbour, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Team New Zealand has retained the America s Cup by beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for sailing s oldest trophy. (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Team New Zealand no sooner had retained the America’s Cup in the 36th Cup Match than it accepted the first challenge for the 37th Cup.
America s Cup 2021: All you need to know about today s sailing news
17 Mar, 2021 07:30 AM
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The America s Cup is still New Zealand s Cup.
Team New Zealand on Wednesday claimed the Auld Mug for a fourth time - 26 years after their maiden triumph - by winning race 10 against Luna Rossa by 46 seconds and the best-of-13 final series 7-3.
The victory saw New Zealand make history by becoming the first team to defend the Cup twice outside of the US.
Here is how the drama unfolded - and all the reaction to a magic day.
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Burling absolutely blown away
Peter Burling knows that winning feeling, but down the line, he might look back on his latest triumph as his most memorable.
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Mayor Phil Goff is calling on Emirates Team New Zealand to defend the Auld Mug in Auckland again for the 37th America s Cup, with hopes the next regatta might allow the City of Sails to play host to international visitors.
Team New Zealand successfully retained the America s Cup on Wednesday, beating Italian Challenger of Record Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 7-3.
Coast talent backs Cup
Mike Lee of Red Beach landed a job as a grinder for Emirates Team NZ. He is one of several Hibiscus Coast residents involved in the America’s Cup, Photo, Emirates Team NZ.
Sailing is big on the Coast, so it is perhaps no surprise that a number of locals are involved in the America’s Cup – working on everything from organisation behind the scenes and caring for the trophy itself to powering Team NZ. Hibiscus Matters caught up with six people whose work is filling the sails of the 36th Challenge.
Powering the boat – Mike Lee