New Zealand plans to keep America’s Cup defence in home waters
Government pledges funding to keep Team New Zealand intact, but with strings attached
18 March 2021 - 15:29
Melbourne — Having retained the America’s Cup, New Zealand hopes to lock down the defence of the “Auld Mug” in home waters amid reports the Royal Yacht Squadron, which represents Ben Ainslie’s Ineo Team UK, has already been accepted as the Challenger of Record (responsible for the organisation of the America’s Cup World Series events).
After Team New Zealand (TNZ) completed a 7-3 win over challenger Luna Rossa on Wednesday, the New Zealand government was quick to pledge funding to keep the sailing outfit intact, but with strings attached...
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