Team New Zealand
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Team New Zealand is a sailing
team based in Auckland
, New Zealand
representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
.
Team New Zealand has become a household name in their home country following their consecutive wins in the America's Cup
in 1995 and 2000. In doing this, they became the first team from a country outside the United States
to successfully win and then defend the America's Cup. Their success in America's Cup competitions have contributed to New Zealand's reputation for producing world-class sailors and boat designers. Emirates Team New Zealand is currently competing in the World Match Racing Tour. Led by their skipper Adam Minoprio, they are widely expected to be the basis for a future America's Cup campaign for New Zealand.
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's victory. Later the campaign's director, former government minister Anthony "Aussie" Malcolm
, brought in Michael Fay to help organize and finance the challenge.
In 1986 off Fremantle
, Australia
KZ 7 was the most dominant boat in the rounds robin competition, winning 33 of 34 starts. In the Semi's she swept French Kiss 4 races to nil, and reached the Louis Vuitton Cup Finals, where she lost to Dennis Conner
and Stars & Stripes 87
.
Despite failing to reach the America's Cup as the challenger yacht, the Kiwi challenge drew great attention through their fast boat and capable sailing.
. Using a strict reading of the Deed of Gift, Fay realized he could challenge with any yacht that was 90 feet or less at the waterline and require the defending yacht club to meet him in ten months time. He worked with designer Bruce Farr and Tom Schnackenberg to build a gigantic monohull called New Zealand or KZ 1 . The boat was built by Steve Martin in Mt Wellington, Auckland and was launched on 27 March 1988.
Skippered by David Barnes with tactician Peter Lester, she was the maximum 23.47m along the waterline, or 90 feet, and was said to be the fastest monohull keelboat in the world at the time. However, as the Deed of Gift was being used to force the competition, the San Diego Yacht Club responded by taking advantage of the vague wording of the Deed and built a catamaran
, Stars & Stripes (US 1)
, for the defense. Conner and his catamaran easily beat the big boat, KZ 1, 2-0 in the Deed of Gift races.
Fay challenged this outcome in court, claiming the defenders were "not sporting" in sailing a catamaran against his big boat. He won the initial ruling, but the finding of the lower court was overturned on appeal, and the outcome on the water was made to stand. The appellate court decision was then upheld when Fay pressed the issue before the New York State Supreme Court, thus ending the most sordid and controversial of the America's Cup competitions.
KZ 1 can still be seen in the Viaduct Harbour, outside the entrance to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum in Auckland, New Zealand.
and the Italian syndicate of Il Moro di Venezia
. Leading 4-1 in the series, a protest from Il Moro over NZL 20's use of a bowsprit was upheld. The result of the protest was that Team New Zealand was docked one of its race wins (bringing the series score back to 3-1) and was required to remove the bowsprit. The New Zealand team never recovered from the enforced changes and blow to morale, losing the next 4 races and the series, 5-3.
and Alan Sefton began putting together a team, raising funds and gaining support for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
.
. The 1995 challenge had everything - the boat was fast (their winning yacht NZL 32
was nicknamed Black Magic), they had a smart crew led by skipper Russell Coutts
, and they were ably led by Sir Peter Blake
. Coining the famous phrase by sailing commentator Pete Montgomery
, "The America's Cup is now New Zealand's cup!".
Both NZL 32
and NZL-38 were built under the supervision of Tim Gurr at the McMullen & Wing yard, Auckland, New Zealand and were launched in September 1993.
The winning yacht NZL 32
was shipped back to New Zealand and gifted to Te Papa Museum. On 1 May 2008, It was announced by the Hon. Prime Minister Helen Clark, that NZL-32 will become the new centrepiece to the Sir Peter Blake Exhibition entitled: 'Blue Water Black Magic' in the New Zealand National Maritime Museum on Hobson Wharf, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. NZL-32 is to be suspended from the ceiling with numerous exhibits surrounding her about Sir Peter's life. In addition many other New Zealand designed yachts will be on display along with stories and history of New Zealand yachtsmen and women. Construction on the new exhibition commenced in July 2008 and is planned to be completed by November 2009.
) 5-0 in the 2000 match held on Auckland
's Hauraki Gulf
. On crossing the finish line in the final race, commentator Peter Montgomery
exclaimed "The America's Cup is still New Zealand's cup!!" - echoing his comment in 1995 America's Cup.
. TNZ dubbed their campaign the "Loyal" campaign, featuring a Silver fern flag with the word "Loyal" and an existing song of the same name by New Zealand musician Dave Dobbyn
. This was largely due to the Swiss boat featuring many of the afterguard members from TNZ's previous campaigns (notably Russell Coutts
and Brad Butterworth
) which, along with a fast boat and a lack of reliability aboard TNZ's NZL 82, contributed to the win.
In 2007, the re-branded Emirates
Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Cup and advanced to the 32nd America's Cup against defenders Alinghi
. Team New Zealand lost the series 2 - 5 to Alinghi, the last by a single second.
as Team Boss. Dean Barker skippered a more international team than ever before. TNZ were among the "big four" syndicates leading up to the 2007 Cup. The big four consisted of TNZ, Alinghi, BMW Oracle Racing and Luna Rossa.
In the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup
to select the challenger to face Alinghi
, TNZ lost their first match to Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team, a team who they had beaten in each of their five encounters in the Louis Vuitton Acts. They then won their next 7 races, before losing the final two in round robin 1 to Luna Rossa and BMW Oracle Racing
which put them in third place at the end of the first round robin. In Round Robin 2, Team New Zealand were undefeated throughout, taking first place from BMW Oracle Racing
. They won their semi-final 5-2 series against Desafío Español 2007 and qualified for the finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007 against Luna Rossa. In the finals, they defeated Luna Rossa with a whitewash victory of 5-0, winning the Louis Vuitton Cup and the right to challenge Alinghi for the America's Cup.
On 3 July 2007, Emirates Team New Zealand lost their final race to Alinghi bringing Alinghi's race wins to 5, successfully defending the 32nd America's cup.
Americas Cup...
Alinghi wins the America's Cup, 5-2.
in January and February 2009 on the Waitemata Harbour
in the Hauraki Gulf
, Auckland
. Team New Zealand defeated Alinghi by a margin of 3 races to 1 in the final. The final races were reduced to the best of five due to difficult weather conditions resulting in the loss of one day's racing.
Sailing (sport)
Sailing is a well organized and recognized sport.There is a broad variety of kinds of races and sailboats used for racing. Much racing is done around buoys or similar marks in protected waters, while some longer offshore races cross open water...
team based in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is one of New Zealand's more prestigious yacht clubs, and the club behind New Zealand's America's Cup campaigns, under the guise of Team New Zealand....
.
Team New Zealand has become a household name in their home country following their consecutive wins in the America's Cup
America's Cup
The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America's Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging...
in 1995 and 2000. In doing this, they became the first team from a country outside the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to successfully win and then defend the America's Cup. Their success in America's Cup competitions have contributed to New Zealand's reputation for producing world-class sailors and boat designers. Emirates Team New Zealand is currently competing in the World Match Racing Tour. Led by their skipper Adam Minoprio, they are widely expected to be the basis for a future America's Cup campaign for New Zealand.
History
Three challenges were launched before the founding of Team New Zealand, all of these backed by Michael FayMichael Fay (banker)
Sir Michael Fay is a New Zealand merchant banker and partner in the merchant bank Fay Richwhite. He was educated at St Peter's College, Auckland, St Patrick's College, Silverstream and Victoria University of Wellington ....
.
1987: KZ 7 "Kiwi Magic"
New Zealand entered the America's Cup competition in 1984, when Marcel Fachler, a Belgian then living in Sydney, entered as a challenger following Australia IIAustralia II
Australia II is the Australian 12-metre-class challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club...
's victory. Later the campaign's director, former government minister Anthony "Aussie" Malcolm
Aussie Malcolm
Anthony George "Aussie" Malcolm is a former National Party politician in New Zealand.-Early years:Aussie Malcolm was born in Australia, educated in Canada and Australia , and then attended Wellington College and Victoria University of Wellington...
, brought in Michael Fay to help organize and finance the challenge.
In 1986 off Fremantle
Fremantle, Western Australia
Fremantle is a city in Western Australia, located at the mouth of the Swan River. Fremantle Harbour serves as the port of Perth, the state capital. Fremantle was the first area settled by the Swan River colonists in 1829...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
KZ 7 was the most dominant boat in the rounds robin competition, winning 33 of 34 starts. In the Semi's she swept French Kiss 4 races to nil, and reached the Louis Vuitton Cup Finals, where she lost to Dennis Conner
Dennis Conner
Dennis Conner is an American yachtsman, noted for winning the bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, two Star World Championships, and four wins in the America's Cup.-America's Cup:...
and Stars & Stripes 87
Stars & Stripes 87
Stars & Stripes 87 was the 12 Meter challenge boat sailed by Dennis Conner in his bid to reclaim the America’s Cup from the Royal Perth Yacht Club of Australia in 1987.-Design and Development:...
.
Despite failing to reach the America's Cup as the challenger yacht, the Kiwi challenge drew great attention through their fast boat and capable sailing.
1988: Big Boat Challenge
Five months after the completion of the Royal Perth Yacht Club's America's Cup competition, Fay issued a challenge to the San Diego Yacht ClubSan Diego Yacht Club
San Diego Yacht Club is a yacht club located in San Diego Bay. Its address is 1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106. It is located in Point Loma across from a spit of land known as Shelter Island.- Facilities :...
. Using a strict reading of the Deed of Gift, Fay realized he could challenge with any yacht that was 90 feet or less at the waterline and require the defending yacht club to meet him in ten months time. He worked with designer Bruce Farr and Tom Schnackenberg to build a gigantic monohull called New Zealand or KZ 1 . The boat was built by Steve Martin in Mt Wellington, Auckland and was launched on 27 March 1988.
Skippered by David Barnes with tactician Peter Lester, she was the maximum 23.47m along the waterline, or 90 feet, and was said to be the fastest monohull keelboat in the world at the time. However, as the Deed of Gift was being used to force the competition, the San Diego Yacht Club responded by taking advantage of the vague wording of the Deed and built a catamaran
Catamaran
A catamaran is a type of multihulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, or vakas, joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame, formed of akas...
, Stars & Stripes (US 1)
Stars & Stripes (yacht)
Stars & Stripes is the name of a series of racing yachts operated by Dennis Conner to compete in the America's Cup. The name "Stars & Stripes" refers to the nickname often used for the flag of the United States.- 12-metre class yachts :1987 America's Cup...
, for the defense. Conner and his catamaran easily beat the big boat, KZ 1, 2-0 in the Deed of Gift races.
Fay challenged this outcome in court, claiming the defenders were "not sporting" in sailing a catamaran against his big boat. He won the initial ruling, but the finding of the lower court was overturned on appeal, and the outcome on the water was made to stand. The appellate court decision was then upheld when Fay pressed the issue before the New York State Supreme Court, thus ending the most sordid and controversial of the America's Cup competitions.
KZ 1 can still be seen in the Viaduct Harbour, outside the entrance to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum in Auckland, New Zealand.
1992: Bowsprit Scandal
Fay challenged again in 1992 with the distinctively red "NZL 20". In competition, Team New Zealand had another outstanding effort, and progressed through the regatta to the finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup where they faced Paul CayardPaul Cayard
Paul Pierre Cayard is an American yachtsman and professional sailor. He has competed at multiple world championship level sailing events, including the America's Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race and the Olympic Games. In 1998 he was selected as the Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year...
and the Italian syndicate of Il Moro di Venezia
Il Moro di Venezia
Il Moro di Venezia was the name for five International America’s Cup Class boats built for the 1992 Italian team, Il Moro Challenge, headed by industrialist Raul Gardini...
. Leading 4-1 in the series, a protest from Il Moro over NZL 20's use of a bowsprit was upheld. The result of the protest was that Team New Zealand was docked one of its race wins (bringing the series score back to 3-1) and was required to remove the bowsprit. The New Zealand team never recovered from the enforced changes and blow to morale, losing the next 4 races and the series, 5-3.
Founding
Following the 1992 America's Cup competition, Michael Fay withdrew from backing the New Zealand challenges for the Cup. A new effort under the leadership of Peter BlakePeter Blake (yachtsman)
Sir Peter James Blake, KBE was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Jules Verne Trophy – setting the fastest time around the world of 74 days 22 hours 17 minutes 22 seconds on catamaran Enza, and led his country to successive victories in the America’s Cup...
and Alan Sefton began putting together a team, raising funds and gaining support for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is one of New Zealand's more prestigious yacht clubs, and the club behind New Zealand's America's Cup campaigns, under the guise of Team New Zealand....
.
1995: Black Magic
In 1995 TNZ stunned the world, beating Team Dennis Conner 5-0 in a "Blackwash" off San Diego, California after winning the right to challenge in the Louis Vuitton CupLouis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup is a yachting competition connected with the America's Cup. The Louis Vuitton Cup was used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup...
. The 1995 challenge had everything - the boat was fast (their winning yacht NZL 32
NZL 32
NZL-32 or Black Magic, is an International Americas Cup Class yacht that won the 1995 America's Cup. She beat the American defender Young America in a 5-0 victory off San Diego, California.-History:...
was nicknamed Black Magic), they had a smart crew led by skipper Russell Coutts
Russell Coutts
Sir Russell Coutts, KNZM, CBE is a competitive sailor. His achievements include a Gold medal in the Finn Class in the 1984 Olympic Games, winning the America's Cup four times, the ISAF World Youth championships, three World Match Racing Championships, numerous international match race wins and...
, and they were ably led by Sir Peter Blake
Peter Blake (yachtsman)
Sir Peter James Blake, KBE was a New Zealand yachtsman who won the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Jules Verne Trophy – setting the fastest time around the world of 74 days 22 hours 17 minutes 22 seconds on catamaran Enza, and led his country to successive victories in the America’s Cup...
. Coining the famous phrase by sailing commentator Pete Montgomery
Pete Montgomery
Peter John Montgomery MBE is a New Zealand sports broadcaster. His work has covered many sports, but he is best known as the voice of the America's Cup on New Zealand and International radio and television.-Broadcasting career:...
, "The America's Cup is now New Zealand's cup!".
Both NZL 32
NZL 32
NZL-32 or Black Magic, is an International Americas Cup Class yacht that won the 1995 America's Cup. She beat the American defender Young America in a 5-0 victory off San Diego, California.-History:...
and NZL-38 were built under the supervision of Tim Gurr at the McMullen & Wing yard, Auckland, New Zealand and were launched in September 1993.
The winning yacht NZL 32
NZL 32
NZL-32 or Black Magic, is an International Americas Cup Class yacht that won the 1995 America's Cup. She beat the American defender Young America in a 5-0 victory off San Diego, California.-History:...
was shipped back to New Zealand and gifted to Te Papa Museum. On 1 May 2008, It was announced by the Hon. Prime Minister Helen Clark, that NZL-32 will become the new centrepiece to the Sir Peter Blake Exhibition entitled: 'Blue Water Black Magic' in the New Zealand National Maritime Museum on Hobson Wharf, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. NZL-32 is to be suspended from the ceiling with numerous exhibits surrounding her about Sir Peter's life. In addition many other New Zealand designed yachts will be on display along with stories and history of New Zealand yachtsmen and women. Construction on the new exhibition commenced in July 2008 and is planned to be completed by November 2009.
2000: "Still New Zealand's Cup"
TNZ (NZL 60) beat Italy's Prada Challenge (Luna RossaLuna Rossa Challenge
Luna Rossa Challenge is an Italian sailboat racing syndicate, created to compete for the 2000 America's CupSponsored by Prada, and beginning from 2005 also by Telecom Italia.-2000 Louis Vuitton Cup:...
) 5-0 in the 2000 match held on Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
's Hauraki Gulf
Hauraki Gulf
The Hauraki Gulf is a coastal feature of the North Island of New Zealand. It has a total area of 4000 km², and lies between the Auckland Region, the Hauraki Plains, the Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island...
. On crossing the finish line in the final race, commentator Peter Montgomery
Peter Montgomery
Peter Lawrence Montgomery is an American mathematician who has published widely in the more mathematical end of the field of cryptography. He is currently a researcher in the cryptography group at Microsoft Research....
exclaimed "The America's Cup is still New Zealand's cup!!" - echoing his comment in 1995 America's Cup.
2003: "Loyal"; Defeat
In 2003, Team New Zealand's eight-year reign ended after they were defeated 5-0 by Swiss-based challenger AlinghiAlinghi
Alinghi is the syndicate set up by Ernesto Bertarelli, racing under the colors of the Société Nautique de Genève, to challenge for the America's Cup. Bertarelli had raced several smaller yachts named Alinghi previously, but 2003 was his first attempt at the America's Cup...
. TNZ dubbed their campaign the "Loyal" campaign, featuring a Silver fern flag with the word "Loyal" and an existing song of the same name by New Zealand musician Dave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn, ONZM is an award-winning New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash...
. This was largely due to the Swiss boat featuring many of the afterguard members from TNZ's previous campaigns (notably Russell Coutts
Russell Coutts
Sir Russell Coutts, KNZM, CBE is a competitive sailor. His achievements include a Gold medal in the Finn Class in the 1984 Olympic Games, winning the America's Cup four times, the ISAF World Youth championships, three World Match Racing Championships, numerous international match race wins and...
and Brad Butterworth
Brad Butterworth
Bradley William Butterworth, OBE is a world-renowned yachtsman known for the role he played as tactician and skipper in the America's Cup for Team New Zealand and the Alinghi team of Switzerland.He was born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand in 1959...
) which, along with a fast boat and a lack of reliability aboard TNZ's NZL 82, contributed to the win.
2007: Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Airline
Emirates is the airline based in the Emirate of Dubai part of the United Arab Emirates . Based at Dubai International Airport it is the largest airline in the Middle East, operating over 2,400 flights per week, from its hub at Terminal 3, to 111 cities in 62 countries across six continents...
Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Cup and advanced to the 32nd America's Cup against defenders Alinghi
Alinghi
Alinghi is the syndicate set up by Ernesto Bertarelli, racing under the colors of the Société Nautique de Genève, to challenge for the America's Cup. Bertarelli had raced several smaller yachts named Alinghi previously, but 2003 was his first attempt at the America's Cup...
. Team New Zealand lost the series 2 - 5 to Alinghi, the last by a single second.
Valencia
In late 2003, TNZ announced their intention to challenge Alinghi at the 2007 Valencia America's Cup, with Emirates on board as title sponsor, and Grant DaltonGrant Dalton
-Background:Grant Dalton is a professional sailor who started sailing at the age 8 in the P Class and soon started racing as a member of Maraeti Beach Boating Club...
as Team Boss. Dean Barker skippered a more international team than ever before. TNZ were among the "big four" syndicates leading up to the 2007 Cup. The big four consisted of TNZ, Alinghi, BMW Oracle Racing and Luna Rossa.
In the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup
Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup is a yachting competition connected with the America's Cup. The Louis Vuitton Cup was used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup...
to select the challenger to face Alinghi
Alinghi
Alinghi is the syndicate set up by Ernesto Bertarelli, racing under the colors of the Société Nautique de Genève, to challenge for the America's Cup. Bertarelli had raced several smaller yachts named Alinghi previously, but 2003 was his first attempt at the America's Cup...
, TNZ lost their first match to Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team, a team who they had beaten in each of their five encounters in the Louis Vuitton Acts. They then won their next 7 races, before losing the final two in round robin 1 to Luna Rossa and BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Oracle Racing
Oracle Racing is an American sailboat racing syndicate initially formed to compete for the 2003 America’s Cup. They competed again in the 2007 event before winning the 33rd America's Cup regatta in 2010 - representing the Golden Gate Yacht Club....
which put them in third place at the end of the first round robin. In Round Robin 2, Team New Zealand were undefeated throughout, taking first place from BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Oracle Racing
Oracle Racing is an American sailboat racing syndicate initially formed to compete for the 2003 America’s Cup. They competed again in the 2007 event before winning the 33rd America's Cup regatta in 2010 - representing the Golden Gate Yacht Club....
. They won their semi-final 5-2 series against Desafío Español 2007 and qualified for the finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007 against Luna Rossa. In the finals, they defeated Luna Rossa with a whitewash victory of 5-0, winning the Louis Vuitton Cup and the right to challenge Alinghi for the America's Cup.
On 3 July 2007, Emirates Team New Zealand lost their final race to Alinghi bringing Alinghi's race wins to 5, successfully defending the 32nd America's cup.
Americas Cup...
- Race 1: Lost to Alinghi By 35 Seconds
- Race 2: Beat Alinghi By 28 Seconds
- Race 3: Beat Alinghi By 25 Seconds
- Race 4: Lost to Alinghi by 30 Seconds
- Race 5: Lost to Alinghi by 19 Seconds
- Race 6: Lost to Alinghi by 28 Seconds
- Race 7: Lost to Alinghi by 1 Second
Alinghi wins the America's Cup, 5-2.
2009 Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
Team New Zealand hosted the Louis Vuitton Pacific SeriesLouis Vuitton Pacific Series
The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series was a match race regatta in America's Cup Class yachts in Auckland, New Zealand during January and February 2009. Racing started on 30 January. The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series was organised in association with the New Zealand Government, Emirates Team New Zealand,...
in January and February 2009 on the Waitemata Harbour
Waitemata Harbour
The quite famous Waitemata Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is only one of two harbours surrounding the city, and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The Waitemata forms the north...
in the Hauraki Gulf
Hauraki Gulf
The Hauraki Gulf is a coastal feature of the North Island of New Zealand. It has a total area of 4000 km², and lies between the Auckland Region, the Hauraki Plains, the Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island...
, Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
. Team New Zealand defeated Alinghi by a margin of 3 races to 1 in the final. The final races were reduced to the best of five due to difficult weather conditions resulting in the loss of one day's racing.
2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy
In March 2010, the Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta returned to Auckland after the first regatta of the series in Nice in November 2009 won by Italy's Azzurra team. On Sunday 21 March 2010, Emirates Team New Zealand won the final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta with an emphatic 56 sec win over Mascalzone Latino.Volvo Ocean Race
On 13 April 2010, along with Camper, the Spanish-based international footwear manufacturer, Emirates Team New Zealand announced that it would compete in the Volvo Ocean Race in 2011-12. The campaign will be run by Emirates Team New Zealand and will be skippered by Olympic and round-the-world yachtsman Chris Nicholson. This announcement led to Emirates Team New Zealand being recognised at the forefront of yachting teams worldwide, as they are actively competing or preparing for the America' Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, TP-52 Med Cup and the Louis Vuitton Trophy simultaneously.2013 America's Cup San Francisco
On 21 April 2011, Grant Dalton and Emirates Team New Zealand announced their entry for the 2013 America's Cup regatta to be held in San Francisco in 2013. New sponsor Nespresso came on board through parent company Nestle. Grant Dalton expressed his gratitude to numerous corporate interests based around the world, namely Matteo De Nora and Stephen Tindall among others, in keeping the team afloat through the intervening years in what has been a difficult fours years since the last multi-challenger event in Valencia 2007.Yachts Used by Team New Zealand
- NZL 32NZL 32NZL-32 or Black Magic, is an International Americas Cup Class yacht that won the 1995 America's Cup. She beat the American defender Young America in a 5-0 victory off San Diego, California.-History:...
- "Black Magic" International America's Cup Class. 1995 Americas Cup Winner - NZL 38 - "Black Magic II" International America's Cup Class. 1995 Louis Vuitton CupLouis Vuitton CupThe Louis Vuitton Cup is a yachting competition connected with the America's Cup. The Louis Vuitton Cup was used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup...
Winner - NZL 57 - International America's Cup Class. Training Boat for 2000 Defence
- NZL 60 - International America's Cup Class. 2000 Americas Cup Winner
- NZL 68 - International America's Cup Class. Training Boat bought from Illbruck Challenge (formerly GER 68)
- NZL 81 - International America's Cup Class. Training Boat for 2003 Defence
- NZL 82NZL 82NZL 82 was a 2003-generation International America's Cup Class racing yacht. Raced by defenders Team New Zealand in the 2003 America's Cup Match , it was defeated 5-0 by challenger Alinghi .- Background :...
- International America's Cup Class. Americas Cup defender in 2003 but defeated 5-0. Used for Louis Vuitton Acts in preparation for the 2007 America's Cup2007 America's CupThe 2007 America's Cup was the thirty-second challenge for the America's Cup and was won by Alinghi in the 7th race. The Cup is the most famous and most prestigious regatta and Match Race in the sport of sailing....
and won the 2004 season - NZL 84 - 2007 generation International America's Cup Class. Launched in 2006. Won 2006 Louis Vuitton Season
- NZL 92NZL-92NZL-92 is an International America's Cup Class racing boat sailed by Emirates Team New Zealand that won the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007 but was beaten in the 2007 America's Cup by the defender Alinghi team sailing SUI-100.-A short history:...
- 2007 generation International America's Cup Class. Launched in October 2006. Won the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup. Lost the Americas Cup 2-5 - CAMPER - 2011 generation Volvo VO70 - Volvo Open 70Volvo Open 70The Volvo Open 70 is the current class of racing yachts designed for the Volvo Ocean Race. It was first used in the 2005-2006 race and use a Canting keel which is capable of canting transversely up to an angle of 40 degrees.According to the VO70 rule, the yachts can be made...
. Launched in April 2011 for the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race
External links
- Official Website of Emirates Team New Zealand
- Peter Lester NZ yachting commentator