The New York Yacht Club's entry for the America's Cup is on song during testing. American Magic have completed a satisfying debut on Auckland’s waters that will host the 2021 America’s Cup. READ MORE:* America's Cup: Stars + Stripes in bid to sail Team New Zealand's Te Aihe* America's Cup: Dean Barker signals big changes for American Magic's new boat* America's Cup: Waterfront upgrades too late for Cup after coronavirus delays* America's Cup: Dean Barker buzzing as American Magic set for Auckland splash* America's Cup: Race conditions confirmed for challengers series"[We had] perfect conditions to be out in the harbour, and out in the Hauraki Gulf. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images A Team New Zealand chase boat keeps a close eye on American Magic's Auckland debut as adjustments are made to Defiant. Team New Zealand were interested spectators during the American Magic shakedown, with a Kiwi chase boat constantly nearby, as is allowed under Cup rules.
Source: Stuff July 27, 2020 18:40 UTC