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'50/50' chance of Team NZ winning America's Cup

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Tue, 13 Jun 2017, 11:08AM
The Team New Zealand crew react following the dramatic ending to race six. Photo / Ricardo Pinto

'50/50' chance of Team NZ winning America's Cup

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Tue, 13 Jun 2017, 11:08AM

Emirates Team New Zealand are set to challenge America's Cup holders Oracle Team USA, after beating Artemis in the challenger finals this morning.

The first race of the day was abandoned due to the lack of wind.

However wind speeds eventually picked up and Team NZ beat Artemis 5-2, scoring themselves a seat in the finals this weekend.

READ MORE: America's Cup: Team NZ book challenge against Oracle Team USA

Former America's Cup skipper Chris Dickson, who just arrived in Bermuda, told Leighton Smith the best of 13 race final could go either way.

"I'm going to say 50/50 - whatever the split is it's a fighting chance.

"In 10 knots of wind and less I favour Team New Zealand, and in probably 12 or 13 knots a breeze and more I suspect Oracle might be quicker," he said.

LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS DICKSON SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH

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