Aerial view of the fleet as they start the first race on Race Day 1. Photo / Thomas Lovelock for SailGPAerial view of the fleet as they start the first race on Race Day 1. Photo / Thomas Lovelock for SailGPNew Zealand's SailGP team have had a mixed day on the water without two of their America's Cup stars in the opening day of the Italian event. New Zealand was third in race one, last in race two and fifth in the final race of the day to sit fifth overall. Britain's Sir Ben Ainslie, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and former America's Cup winner, had a previously scheduled commitment.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 05, 2021 19:07 UTC