America's Cup: Awedding anniversary to remember as excited fans watch Team NZ climb to be one win away from history

Scottie Milne joined hundreds of other Team New Zealand supporters that crowded into Shed 10. Photo / Greg Bowker

Scottie Milne was celebrating 32 years of marriage and a 15-second win by Emirates Team New Zealand at Shed 10 in Auckland yesterday morning.

He said the result was "nearly the best wedding anniversary present possible".

The tension in the venue was high and the fans nervousness was in contrast to the slick confidence of the New Zealand sailing team.

"It was like going to heaven without dying," said Mr Milne of Race 11.

He believes Team New Zealand's last heart-stopping race will result in victory.

"That second start today was one of the most magnificent pieces of New Zealand yachting history and it deserved better than a postponement.

"The city will go nuts. New Zealand will never get an Olympic Games but winning this has big international benefits ..."