Emirates Team New Zealand launch their test boat - a 12Metre design that is very similar proportions to the AC75 used in the America's Cup. The hard chine hull will carry 3-5 crew

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Emirates Team New Zealand launch their test boat - a 12Metre design that is very similar proportions to the AC75 used in the America's Cup. The hard chine hull will carry 3-5 crew

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Emirates Team New Zealand launch their test boat - a 12Metre design that is very similar proportions to the AC75 used in the America's Cup. The hard chine hull will carry 3-5 crew photo copyright Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com taken at Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and featuring the AC75 class

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America's Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand reveal hard chine test boat
Emirates Team New Zealand played a wild card in the 2021 America's Cup with the launch of a 12metre (38ft) test boat in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon. We talk with design chief Dan Bernasconi on Te Kahu and Te Aihe.

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