The stoush over the scheduling of the Prada Cup final has been resolved - here's a blow-by-blow of how it unfolded today.
ACE back down
After controversy erupted on Wednesday, the Prada Cup final series was this morning confirmed to continue this weekend under Covid-19 level 2 restrictions,despite organisers America's Cup Events being opposed to the idea.
Challenger of Record Luna Rossa lead Ineos Team UK 4-0 in the series and were keen to get back on the water despite ACE requesting a delay until restrictions were lifted to level 1.
Team New Zealand and Ineos Team UK have been building a relationship. Photo / Brett Phibbs
According to the Herald's Secret Sailor, this was more than just the latest squabble in an event which has seemingly hardly gone a day without some off-water drama.
While noting that they were not consulted on the matter, Ineos Team UK released a statement saying that they will be ready to race this weekend, but think it's a shame that the event will continue without fans.
Luna Rossa have been ahead of Ineos all Prada Cup final. Photo / Michael Craig
After all of that, the Prada Cup final between Luna Rossa and Ineos Team UK was confirmed to resume this weekend, with Race 5 and 6 of the series taking place on Saturday.
The challenger series finale was postponed this week due to the snap lockdown in Auckland following the re-emergence of Covid-19 in the community.
But after a long period of back-and-forth, the dates and times for racing were confirmed late this afternoon. The final series will now resume on Saturday, February 20 with Auckland now at alert level 2.
