“That wasn’t the start we wanted. The Kiwis sailed two really good races,” said “Britannia” helmsman Ben Ainslie. “But I am confident that the team will find answers to this and we can return tomorrow and collect points for the account,” he added.
New Zealanders and Brits each want to write a new America’s Cup chapter: The four-time Cup winners Emirates Team New Zealand could become the first team to win sailing’s most important silverware three times in a row. “Britannia” co-drivers Ben Ainslie and Dylan Fletcher have their sights set on the first British victory in the 173-year history of the Cup.
The America’s Cup premiere took place in 1851 off the Isle of Wight in southern England. The 37th duel for the pot continues on Sunday with races three and four. The first team to score seven points wins the America’s Cup.
