Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playThe rival chase boats were out in force as Team New Zealand hit the water for the first time in Bermuda today. With Emirates Team New Zealand having delayed their arrival in Bermuda, instead opting to hide away in Auckland for most of the America's Cup cycle, this was the first time most of their rivals had gotten a first hand glimpse of the NZ-flagged boat. Team New Zealand relaunched their race boat with their replacement daggerboards while the finishing repairs continue to be made to their race boards which were damaged in Auckland. Related Content Sailing: Team NZ confirm it's all go for America's Cup build-up America's Cup: Team New Zealand skipper says recent incidents in Bermuda won't deter the team Video Watch: Team New Zealand hit the water in BermudaWith just 34 days to go until the first race of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers the urgency for continued development looms large and the team will be making the most of each day, the varying conditions as well as new equipment coming on line. Another official race training period begins on Monday in Bermuda, with all of the other teams likely to participate.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 23, 2017 00:44 UTC