New Zealand NZL-92 won the LVC finals against Prada's "Luna Rossa ITA-94but could not win the AC 2007
Comparing the situation with the AC 2003 the team recovered considerably under the new management of Grant Dalton and the sponsorship of Emirates Airlines. From 2004 onwards the Louis Vuitton Cup has been extended by the “Acts” where the teams collected already points for the LVC. New Zealands NZL –92 won the LVC in the finals against Pradas ITA–94 by 5:0 but missed the AC against Alinghi’s SUI-100.
Comparing the situation with the AC 2003 the team recovered considerably under the new management of Grant Dalton
AMERICA’S CUP HISTORY 1983 - 2013
The bulb represents “Buzzy Bee” a wooden toy which enjoyed generations of New Zealanders.
Yacht / Country : " NEW ZEALAND “, NZLSailnumber : NZL - 92Syndicate : Team New ZealandCEO : Grant DaltonYacht Club : Royal New Zealand Yacht SquadronDesign : Mike Drummond, Clay Oliver, Tom Schnackenberg Boat Builder : Cookson Boats, Skipper : Dean Barker, Bertrand Pace