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Emirates Team NZ faced a tough and challenging day in the America’s Cup, making small mistakes in the pre-starts of races five and six, allowing INEOS Britannia to take the lead and secure their first two points of the regatta. The weather conditions were typical, with a southwesterly wind of 6-10 knots and a rough sea state from the previous day’s strong winds.
With a 4-2 scoreboard at the end of Race Day 4, the intensity of the competition is rising each day. Skipper Peter Burling reflected on the day, expressing frustration over the small errors that cost them the races.
In Race 5, INEOS Britannia dominated the course, maintaining their lead and ultimately winning the race. Emirates Team NZ struggled to catch up, finishing behind by over a minute.
Race 6 saw INEOS Britannia taking an early lead and holding off Emirates Team NZ throughout the race. Despite closing the gap towards the end, Emirates Team NZ fell short by 7 seconds, giving INEOS Britannia their second win of the day.
Looking ahead, the teams are gearing up for more intense battles in the upcoming races. Both Emirates Team NZ and INEOS Britannia are focused on improving their performance and strategy to secure victory in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match.
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