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America's Cup: Quotes from the boats - Race Day 2

by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ 2 Dec 2023 16:46 AEDT 2 December 2023
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Emirates Team NZ - Day 2 - Preliminary Regatta - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 1, 2023 © Ian Roman / America's Cup

From the America's Cup Mixed Zone, the sailors give their thoughts on an exciting and challenging Race Day 2 at the second America's Cup Preliminary Event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

12 sailors from the six teams give their take on the highs and lows of their day, and their thoughts on the Final, if they qualify.

Features in speaking order: Ben Ainslie (INEOS Britannia), Blair Tuke (Emirates Team NZ), Nathan Outteridge (Emirates Team NZ), Quentin Delapierre (Orient Express), Paul Goodison (American Magic), Max Bachelin (Alinghi Red Bull Racing), Yves Detrey (Alinghi Red Bull Racing), Giles Scott (INEOS Britannia), Luna Rossa crew member, Kevin Pepponet (Orient Express), Vittorio Bissaro (Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli), American Magic crew member.

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