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Team New Zealand Tests Naples Racecourse | Auckland News
Team New Zealand is buzzing after their first test run on the Naples racecourse — the site of next year’s America’s Cup — where perfect 10-15 knot breezes and warm temps gave them a huge leg up in prepping for defense. Skipper Nathan Outteridge called it a “massive opportunity” to gather data and fine-tune tactics ahead of the September preliminary regatta. But don’t sleep on the competition — Peter Burling’s Lunar Rossa, who beat them in Sardinia, and France’s La Roche-Posay are also hitting the water, making this a fiercely contested race for the Cup’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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