Racing of LV RR! finally got underway this afternoon in a light easterly of about 7 knots. Immediately we had some exceptional racing on our hands with Mascalzone Latino gaining the upper hand at the start in their match against Emirates Team New Zealand. Mascalzone did a great job defending their lead up the first beat to round the top mark 27 seconds ahead but the ever fast TNZ pulled them in down the run to round the starboard gate mark right on the stern of Mascalzone. Then Mascalzone kept it simple and protected the right side of the course and therefore the starboard advantage to lead by 20seconds at the second top mark. TNZ were first to gybe away down the run but Mascalzone extended played it safe and stayed between the opposition and the finish. Mascolzone win by 29 seconds.
There will be upsets in this challenger elimination so hold on to your seats it'll be a bumpy ride!
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