Team New Zealand will be race rusty, no doubt about it, and a few nerves will creep in during the early races if, as is possible, a few losses occur, writes AUT's sailing professor Mark Orams.
Why Peter Burling is not worried
The pundits are worried about Team New Zealand's lack of racing going into the America's Cup, but skipper Peter Burling says it is actually an advantage.
Peter Burling (Team New Zealand) and Max Sirena (Luna Rossa) share a moment. Photo / Photosport
Burling says TNZ's ability to push the design elements of their boat Te Rehutai will prove crucial in the America's Cup match race against Luna Rossa.
Sir Ben Ainslie: Why Luna Rossa can beat Team NZ
Team New Zealand will be a formidable proposition in the America's Cup – but don't write off the chances of Luna Rossa.
The Prada Cup is done and dusted so I'll fast forward to the question everyone is asking – are Luna Rossa good enough to beat Team New Zealand in the 36th America's Cup match race?
After Luna Rossa's victory over American Magic in the Prada Cup semifinals, co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill immediately turned his attention to the next task.
"Now Ineos, boys," he told the crew on board after eliminating the American challenge to book a date against the British.
World champion sailor Phil Robertson joins AUT Sailing Professor Mark Orams and Alex Chapman to review all of the news at the completion of the Prada Cup final. Watch the video in your player above.
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.
