Photo: Linda RobertsonExcitement erupts in Dunedin’s Octagon yesterday as Emirates Team New Zealand sails its way to victory and retains the America’s Cup. A crowd of about 80 people gathered in the fan zone yesterday evening to watch race 10, while others watched on from the surrounding bars. Whistles and cheers grew more frequent as New Zealand secured an early lead on its Italian rivals. Among the crowd was Louis Calder (11), of Dunedin, who was watching alongside his granddad David Cooper, of Waikouaiti. New Zealand won the 36th America’s Cup 7 to 3 in the best-of-13 series.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2021 15:32 UTC