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America's Cup: More images from the Kiwis paired AC40s training session

by Emirates Team NZ 20 Nov 2025 23:47 PST
Emirates Team NZ - two boat training - Auckland - November 20, 2025 © Emirates Team NZ

More images from Emirates Team NZ's first training session in a pair of AC40s sailing off Auckland's Eastern Beach.

Shot by Emirates Team NZ.

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