Emirates Group New Zealand started its America’s Cup protection in model on Saturday, cruising to a primary race win by a large margin over challenger Ineos Britannia.
Skippered by Peter Burling, the Kiwis have been faultless as they drew first blood by 0.41 seconds within the opening race of the best-of-13 sequence.
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