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America’s Cup: Team New Zealand trial new weapon for defence of Auld Mug – Stuff.co.nz

Kiwis resume training with another development – and it hasn’t escaped the attention of Jimmy Spithill who says defenders look “very, very sharp”.

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Team New Zealand are trialling a foil they hope will help defend the Americas Cup.
With so much attention focused on the Prada Cup challenger series, Team New Zealand have been flying under the radar with their testing, though they did emerge to grab some headlines around the American Magic capsize, as they leapt to help the rescue operation, delivered pizzas, and then offered the use of their boatbuilders for the massive repair job.
With high winds hitting Auckland over the past few days, sailing…

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