Team New Zealand's shiny new boat, Te Rehutai, provided the America's Cup defenders a pleasant surprise on its first day on the water. The design of Te Rehutai has been locked in place for over nine months, with only simulations and speculation offering a glimpse into how the boat would perform on the water. Team New Zealand's latest AC75 Te Rehutai. American Magic skipper and executive director Terry Hutchinson was also impressed by Team New Zealand's new AC75, saying its design featured innovation that has become characteristic with the team's America's Cup campaigns. Te Rehutai sails past the shore of Auckland's Rangitoto Island.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 20, 2020 19:18 UTC