Team New Zealand’s debut race in Barcelona was short-lived.
"In their opening race of this week’s preliminary regatta - their first official race aboard their new AC75 Taihoro - the defender was gifted a win as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli were forced to retire early.
The most anticipated contest of the day came to a deflating end midway through, after the Italians splashed down on the first leg of the race. The crew onboard appeared helpless to prevent it, as they could be heard exclaiming they had “lost the boat” before it hit the water and parked up." (Electrical problems apparently)
@Stephie They won the America's Cup in 2003 because the crew was full of disgruntled mercenary types from Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand were defending it I think. We beat ourselves.
Different now the crew have to be Passport Holders No Grinders this year...Cyclists. I will find a U Tube Clip for you
