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Watch: Sneak peek at Team NZ's AC75 America's Cup boat ahead of official launch

By Victor Waters, 1News Sport Reporter
November 19, 2020

The AC75 was filmed coming out of its shed at Auckland’s Viaduct ahead of its official christening.

Team New Zealand's new America's Cup boat has made a brief appearance this morning at Auckland's Viaduct.

The AC75 that the syndicate will likely sail to defend the Auld Mug next year will be officially christened and launched live on 1 NEWS at 6pm later today.

Team New Zealand are the last of the four teams to get their second boat in the water.

The 36th America's Cup begins in March next year.

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