Team New Zealand's test boat Te Kāhu has lost its first unofficial race but not by much and it wasn't a fair fight either. Onlookers have been treated to an early showdown on Tuesday as American Magic’s Defiant lined up next to Te Kāhu. READ MORE:* America's Cup: American Magic talk up Auckland debut* America's Cup: Team New Zealand proving Te Aihe's reliability in Auckland's winter* America's Cup: Team NZ train while American Magic settle in* America's Cup: American Magic arrive in Auckland"So I can confirm, the big boat is faster," McConnell posted to his Facebook page. American Magic are the first challenger to hit the Auckland waters that will host the 2021 America’s Cup. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images American Magic's Defiant tests out the inner city stretch of the Waitemata Harbour.

Source: Stuff July 28, 2020 07:23 UTC