Clever new systems on Team New Zealand's latest America's Cup boat are starting to emerge as the defenders ramp up testing and training. Emirates Team New Zealand were back on the water again on Tuesday as they look to get to grips with Te Rehutai, which was only launched last Thursday night. HAMISH HOOPER / EMIRATES TEAM NZ Team New Zealand's new boat, AC75 Te Rehutai, at pace during early testing. READ MORE:* Team New Zealand star Peter Burling wins top international yachting award* America's Cup: TVNZ commentary team confirmed for Auckland racing* America's Cup: World in awe at Team New Zealand's new boat* America's Cup: Team New Zealand happy with new boat's impressive foiling on debut sailThe trenches that previously housed the 11 sailors have now been turned into deep cockpits and moved out to the gunwales where the deck meets the hull. It also gives him easier access to the mast zone for his transitions to the windward side of the boat during these turns.
Source: Stuff November 23, 2020 21:31 UTC