Sir Russell Coutts has the loyal support of his son Grayson Coutts (pictured).
It's hard to imagine there will be many Kiwis cheering on Sir Russell Coutts' Oracle team as they begin their defence of the America's Cup against Team New Zealand on Sunday morning.
Sir Russell's latest blow-up over the penalties handed to Oracle for cheating in pre-cup regattas by illegally adding
weight to their boats - which included a spray at the New Zealand media for manipulating the international jury - will have done little to enhance the former national hero's standing on his home shores.
But for Grayson Coutts, Sir Russell's son from his first marriage, there will be no torn loyalties when the big catamarans hit San Francisco Bay.
"Of course I support my dad," said Grayson, a former contestant on New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker who now works as a make-up artist. "Family comes first."
Grayson Coutts said he couldn't comment on his dad's reaction to the sanctions handed to the Oracle team, which included a two-race penalty, fine and the suspension of key sailors.
