Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Suffer Damage Due to Crane Malfunction
Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Crane Incident
The Emirates Team New Zealand experienced an unfortunate incident today when a crane failure occurred during the retrieval of their AC75 sailboat. As the team was lifting the boat onto its cradle, the crane malfunctioned, resulting in the AC75 landing heavily. Thankfully, all team members are safe.
The team will assess the extent of the damage as soon as possible to determine the necessary steps for repairs and maintenance.
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