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Rehutai marks the tests of the first day
By Emirates Team New Zealand Nov 19 11:36 PM PST
November 20, 2020
A first sail isn’t usually in a year in planning, but when Te Rehutai went out on the water for her first outing today, that was exactly the case, as many areas of her new design had been blocked more than nine months or more ago. , that is, today. it was an opportunity to finally validate what the simulations had been predicting. The result? A proper first outing.
On a beautiful Auckland day with calm seas in Waitamata and a rising breeze, Te Rehutai left the pier and immediately began towing tests on the way to the Hauraki Gulf.
Last night’s launch was a fantastic opportunity to introduce Te Rehutai to the world and thank everyone involved in bringing her to this point, but for many on the team, watching her sail on her first day was the true moment of celebration.
Reflecting on the first day, Blair Tuke said: “After the official launch last night, it was amazing to be able to go out and launch the boat in a beautiful southern breeze on the Hauraki Gulf. It’s great that the whole team sees it fly off yours, after a lot of work from so many people to get to this point ”
A successful first day marks a major turning point for the team, where construction and development give way to testing and race preparation, but developments in all areas will continue until the final race.
Peter Burling felt the day was a success. “It was great to start commissioning. The boat felt really good. We are happy with the first day, but we have a lot of work ahead of us.”
As part of the initial testing program for Te Rehutai, the team ticked everything off as planned and completed a few maneuvers on Course C on the way home.
With just 26 days to go until the warning sign of the first PRADA ACWS Auckland race, the plan is to spend as many days on the water as possible, so locals should expect to see Te Rehutai become a familiar presence in the harbor. .
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