Superyachts in the balance in Auckland Cup callEMIRATES TEAM NZ What an option for the America's Cup syndicate bases on Auckland's waterfront looks like in digital form. Superyachts will simply stop coming to Auckland if the Government's choice for America's Cup bases goes ahead, say key marine industry leaders. EMIRATES TEAM NZ A digital impression of the 2021 America's Cup village proposed for Auckland. READ MORE:* Second Italian Am Cup challenger emerges​​* Burling named best foiling sailor* Johnstone: RWC 2011 lessons for 2021 Cup* Cluster option favourable for Auckland Council* Bermuda counts Cup cashEven if the other option – preferred by Cup holders Emirates Team New Zealand – is successful, there still remains an issue of where to berth the invasion of superyachts expected in Auckland between now and the America's Cup. And if superyachts don't come, that throws the maths out for the entire America's Cup campaign."

Source: Stuff December 13, 2017 19:41 UTC