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The Cyclors

Team NZ’s pedal power has struck the first blow in the finals. Can they finish the job against Oracle Team USA?

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Cost of a gin

Look, I know it’s a high-end event but $10 for a G&T will hurt the average person’s wallet. Luckily, Bermy bar staff are pretty liberal!

What they said

It’s pretty obvious these guys are faster and we need to make some serious changes. I think these next five days will be the most important of the campaign

— Jimmy Spithill

Man overboard

Kiwis’ dominance

“700m [ahead], might as well be in the next country.” One commentator sums up the opening four races.

Top tweets

It’s 9pm and there’s no #americascup racing and I literally have no idea how I used to spend my nights off

— @Ash_Stewart

It’s @oracle I feel sad for while watching the #AmericasCup. $100 million just to persuade me their product isn’t fast enough. #nz

— @meanderingtripe

Amazing day with supermodel @kristyhinze1 onboard her yacht Hanuman racing in the #americascup J Class Regatta! #superyacht #sailing

— @sailcouture