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US boat takes flight and almost sinks in chaotic America’s Cup preliminaries – Sydney Morning Herald
In a spectacular Prada Cup challenger race off Auckland, American boat Patriot flew through the air, tipped over and had to be saved from sinking.
Rival team support craft rushed in to help, including Team New Zealand who were out on the water training and watching the racing action of the challengers.
American Magic crew try to stop the boat sinking after it capsized in race two against Prada Luna Rosa 1during the 2021 PRADA Cup Round Robins on Auckland Harbour on January 17, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit:Getty Images
A barge, the coast guard, police and divers were sent to the scene to help with the recovery along with chase boats…
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