BARCELONA : New Zealand have been analysing patterns in Ben Ainslie's racing, honing their technique and making subtle final adjustments to the sails and foils of their AC75 boat as the America's Cup holders prepare for the British challenge.
Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling attends an interview ahead of the 37th America's Cup Match in Barcelona, Spain October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Albert Gea
"Their starting was good and I think we're going to have to be careful in the start box," Dalton said of Britain's showing against Italy in the battle to challenge for the"Auld Mug", adding that while the British sailors may be battle-hardened from the experience, they are likely to be tired. "Although the cliche is that it's going to be close, it may not be, because we will find out quite early on if one boat has an advantage," said the 67-year-old, who still gets nervous in the final days before a first-to-seven America's Cup"match".
"It's something we'll have to wait and see how it plays out," said Burling, 33, who has been working with his crew to stay sharp as the challenger series has unfolded without them. And although the New Zealanders will not be defending the cup they retained in Auckland in 2021 in front of a home crowd, Dalton and Burling said there is strong support in Barcelona.
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