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After a fantastic opening day in the America’s Cup World Series regatta, Dean Barker’s American Magic came close to disaster at Auckland’s Waitematā Habour this afternoon.
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With an early lead from Luna Rossa, it all fell apart with bad tactics in the first stage. Source: 1 NEWS
The US side were on the verge of capsizing after failing an early tack, having taken an early lead after a mistake by rivals Luna Rossa.
The Italians, led by Jimmy Spithill, ruined their pre-start, missed their entry and were penalized, meaning that they had to go back two lengths once the race started.
American Magic were unable to take advantage of their advantage, however poor tactic nearly had them capsized in the first stage and slipped behind the Italians.
After cleaning up INEOS Team UK and Team New Zealand yesterday, American Magic quickly regained its form and set sail to chase Luna Rossa.
However, Spithill’s crew maintained their composure, holding them at bay before withdrawing at stage five to alter the book of forms.
They crossed the line 12 seconds before American Magic.
Today’s race was with lighter winds from the northeast, on the same course as yesterday, but in reverse.
Team NZ will face INEOS Team UK shortly before 4pm.
