Some of New Zealand's rich and famous have been rubbing shoulders with an unusual mix of celebrities - including MC Hammer and comedian Chris Rock - at the America's Cup.
Famous faces have been spotted around the base in San Francisco since Tom Cruise helped build the event in Julywith a ride on Team New Zealand's boat.
Kiwi multimillionaire businessmen at the America's Cup challenge, which kicked off at the weekend, include Trade Me founder Sam Morgan, The Warehouse founder Sir Stephen Tindall and merchant banker Sir Michael Fay.
Also there are media couple Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby. Hosking is hosting his NewstalkZB show from the city and also sending updates via Twitter.
"I am told by our driver there is the world's largest leather and fetish festival coming up. Sadly I think we'll be gone when it starts," he tweeted yesterday.
