America’s Cup: Team New Zealand is sailing back on the road to success

Team New Zealand secured an important fifth victory on the way to successfully defending their title in the America’s Cup.

After the seventh regatta in front of Barcelona, ​​the Kiwis lead the best-of-13 series with 5:2 points. The doubts that arose on Wednesday after two defeats also disappeared.

The New Zealanders, who actually got off to a worse start, benefited from a shift in the wind. Once in front of the British, they were no longer in danger. For the seventh race, the Kiwis also found the better set-up with strong changing winds. At the finish the lead was over 1000 m.

There will be a second sailing on Friday afternoon. If the New Zealanders win again, they will have their first “match point” on Saturday.

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