America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's AC45 shows off new livery

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8:01 AM Thu 2 Jun 2011 GMT

'Emirates Team New Zealand&rsquo;s AC45 is taken for a first sail with the new livery. 2/6/2011' Chris Cameron/ETNZ Click Here to view large photo

The new livery for Emirates Team New Zealand's AC45 catamaran went on display for the first time today when the yacht was re-launched at Auckland. With a bright red wing sail and the traditional black hull, the yacht has the New Zealand flag on each of the bows. The AC45 will be used in America's Cup World Series events - three regattas are scheduled for this year, and seven in 2012. The race format and scoring for the 2011 AC World Series have been announced. The format will include a combination of fleet and match racing. Winners ...

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