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Fans captivated by thrilling day of America's Cup racing which saw Team NZ reach match point

March 16, 2021

Fans did everything they could to get in front of a screen to catch the competition. (Source: Other)

It wasn’t just the America’s Cup Village where fans packed in to watch today's racing between Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa.

Hundreds of fans took up prime position on Auckland’s North Head.

In towns, cities and rurual areas around Aotearoa, Kiwis stopped to tune in as well.

Each of the boats has two foil arms with custom designed foil wings at the end. (Source: Other)

Team New Zealand ended today just one win away from defending the Auld Mug after winning the first race, before the second race was postponed.

They’ll start tomorrow’s racing up 6-3 over the Italians.

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