America's Cup 2021: All you need to know about today's Prada Cup news

American Magic helmsman Dean Barker leaves the stage after the press conference for the end of the Prada Cup semifinal. Photo / Photosport

Here's all you need to know from today's America's Cup news.

Dean Barker on Team NZ's chances

American Magic helmsman Dean Barker says Team New Zealand have got all the ingredients to defend the America's Cup but the big question is whether they will be race-ready come March 6.

Barker told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking Breakfast that it would be a 'stab in the dark' to pick the America's Cup winner but said a lack of racing would pose a problem for the defenders.

American Magic helmsman Dean Barker leaves the stage after the press conference for the end of the Prada Cup semifinal. Photo / Photosport

How Luna Rossa boss Patrizio Bertelli responded to 'ugly predicament'

As the Challenger of Record and longest-running syndicate, they were meant to be strong contenders in Auckland, but struggled in the round robin series.

So what was the message from team supremo Patrizio Bertelli, the Prada chief executive who founded the syndicate in the late 1990s?

The best spots in Auckland to watch the Prada Cup races

There are five racecourses on the Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour with selection depending on the weather conditions.

Cheree Kinnear rates Auckland's offshore viewing spots.

Heading into the Cup racing?

• Give yourself plenty of time and think about catching a ferry, train or bus to watch the Cup.

• Make sure your AT HOP card is in your pocket. It's the best way to ride.

• Don't forget to scan QR codes with the NZ COVID Tracer app when on public transport and entering the America's Cup Village.

• For more ways to enjoy race day, visit at.govt.nz/americascup.