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PredictWind - this is how the winds are now. 10-15kn
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Emirates Team NZ and Taihoro out on the water for the first time ahead of AC38!

Written by Chris Woodhams

Team New Zealand and their AC75 are out on the water today – first time.

A good day for it, no lack of wind!

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We will share a gallery of action as the day goes by.

PredictWind – this is how the winds are now. 10-15kn.
Taihoro out for the first time. Photo credit: Boating NZ / Roger Mills
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