Burling could join Sir Russell Coutts as the only Kiwis to win it twice.
Dalton told La Stampa that "grinders are coming back."
The America's Cup winner spoke with Jack Tame as he sailed in the Fastnet Race.
The America's Cup winning helmsman slipped from 5th to 15th in the standings after today's two difficult races.
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech believe there could be opportunities soon for women in the America's Cup.
Partner-in-crime Peter Burling has also looked over offers.
It was reported Grant Dalton requested equipment from the French to fix the boat, but were refused.
"It's just fantastic to be home," he told the cheering crowd.
Ground crew sprayed plumes of water onto the plane carrying the successful crew home.
They've touched down on Kiwi soil.
New Zealanders are ready to welcome the team and cup home.
The government announced $5 million in initial funding.
The technology is nothing new, having been around since the 1970s - but it's not just professional sailors mastering the flying boats.
The 36m Tara, formerly known as Seamaster, arrived today and was met by a flotilla of yachts.
Met by a flotilla of 40 yachts, the vessel Sir Peter Blake was shot dead on in 2001 returned to Auckland today for the first time.
In a great show of sportsmanship, the teams mingled after a tough campaign.
What a special moment for three of the men who helped mastermind the victory in Bermuda.
Josh Junior's family are celebrating with confetti and champagne in Wellington
Are there any prouder parents today than Richard and Heather Burling.
Scott Burling says his family is immensely proud of the talented Team NZ helmsman.
Amid the celebrations, Phil Goff spared a thought for the late, great Sir Peter Blake.
1 NEWS sports reporter Abby Wilson was watching Team New Zealand win the 35th America's Cup with friends and family of the crew in Bermuda.
The pair were surrounded by hundreds of fans at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron.
The America's Cup has been won by Emirates Team New Zealand and returns after 14 years.
Fans at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron couldn't contain their excitement at watching NZ win the cup this morning.
Oracle's leader faced some blunt questions at today's presser after being cleaned out on the water.
Sailing expert Penny Whiting says the champagne is ready for Team NZ.
The pair discussed a dominant day on the water for Team NZ in Bermuda.
1 NEWS US correspondent Rebecca Wright says Team New Zealand had a blinder.
Sailing fans who got up early this morning were rewarded with two New Zealand victories in Bermuda.
