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Buongiorno! Italia is going to host the 38th America's Cup in summer 2027. The Auld Mug once again heads to European waters - the first time the Italians will play host. They've had the World Series but never the big one. It'll be Mt Vesuvius in the background, not Rangitoto. Pizza lining the bellies of fans, not fish and chips. Auckland has missed, which we already knew. Athens has missed out. Giorgia Meloni's excited. Luna Rossa, obviously pumped. But the question for you this morning: do you wake up feeling jealous? Was there a pit of disappointment in your stomach? Do we lambaste our messily, stingy government for not prioritising a sailing race? My feelings are, well it's nice they have somewhere to sail and good luck to them. But I don't feel FOMO. We were on the hook for tens of millions of dollars - Wayne hasn't got his bed tax, yet. Politically, it was the right call, too. Imagine with this announcement coming a week out from Budget Day the outcry from the unions and Opposition. You're spending how much on men sailing round the harbour while cutting women's pay? Can you just imagine it? Plus, when we debated all this a few months back, we didn't know at that point Dalton was quietly walking away contract negotiations with Peter Burling. So, we would have spent millions a race for a boat with an Aussie at the helm, not our beloved Burling. And that's fine. We've had one before in Glen Ashby, but there's no doubt the preference was for Burling to continue. Grant Dalton told me that at the time. But there's a bigger point here. When times are tough, when the kitty's running on low, you can't afford the nice to haves. For Team New Zealand, that was Burling. For us, it was the competition itself. And if you're worried Dalton has regrets about Auckland failing to get a look in, take a look at the press release for today's announcement. He say's Italians, not us Kiwis, are quote "the most passionate and engaged America's Cup audience in the world and the city is the best option for growing global audiences". It's summer in Europe. If you're sailing mad, might be time to look at some flight options for a mid-winter getaway. Some difficult Captain's calls have been made, but for us, and for them, it sounds like they were necessary ones and the necessary choices are always the right ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess and Rugby Writer Jamie Wall. On this weekend's agenda: What's gone wrong with Burling and Dalton? Super Rugby viewership is growing, and are Moana Pasifika now Auckland's favourite team? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has lived up to his talk of being a great negotiator, saying “thanks but no thanks” to Team New Zealand. Because a great negotiator is always prepared to walk away if the negotiations aren't going their way, and that's what the Government has done. Telling Grant Dalton and Team NZ that putting $75 million of taxpayer money into hosting the next America's Cup would be a nice-to-have, not a must-have. I think the Government has done the right thing and the wrong thing. It's done the wrong thing because no one can argue that the economic spinoff from hosting something like the America's Cup is huge. Everyone's talking about Barcelona getting truckloads out of hosting the event. Although, they did have the option of hosting it again but decided not to. So maybe the benefits are being talked up a bit. But either way, there are economic benefits that come from hosting something like the America's Cup and, because of that, the Government's done the wrong thing turning its back on it But my overriding feeling is that it's done the right thing because we just can't afford it. Whether we will ever be able to afford it, who knows? But it highlights how we really need to get our act together when it comes to attracting big events here. And we won't do that, unless we all stop competing with each other. When I say “we”, I'm talking about Christchurch and Wellington and Auckland and Dunedin. Everywhere. At the moment, all cities and towns compete with each other to get big events. In Christchurch, when the stadium is open, we'll be trying to get concerts away from Dunedin and get them happening here instead. At the moment, we have ChristchurchNZ in Christchurch, DunedinNZ in Dunedin, WellingtonNZ in Wellington, and Auckland Unlimited in Auckland, all doing the same thing —not to mention all the other agencies around the country— all fighting it out to get events to their areas. And I think this is crazy. Because what's happening is we have all these different agencies taking a very parochial view of the world. ChristchurchNZ, for example, only goes into bat for Christchurch - or Canterbury. When what all of these agencies should doing is working together on a joint approach. Not only because it would mean they weren't all chasing the same thing, it would also mean more money to spend on getting these events here. And it's not just money to get events here, it's money for facilities too. And the parochial ideas blinding our thinking on that. Perfect example being the stadium saga in Auckland and the council deciding last week to redevelop Eden Park instead of building something new on the waterfront. They're still wanting more than $100 million from the Government for Eden Park, when we already have stadiums coming out of our ears in New Zealand. There's Dunedin stadium - with a roof. The new Christchurch stadium - with a roof. The Cake Tin, in Wellington. And Eden Park. And the only reason money is being poured into Eden Park is parochialism. Just like Christchurch wanted a 30,000 seat stadium because of parochialism. And if the country keeps going like this, we'll never have the money to get big events here. We'll have the stadiums - but there'll be nothing happening inside them. Which is why we need to take the job of chasing these big events away from all these regional agencies and have one central agency deciding what events we're going to go for and where they're going to be held. Because what's good for Christchurch is good for Auckland. And what's good for Dunedin is good for Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland's chances of hosting the 38th America's Cup defence in 2027 have sailed over the horizon without Government investment. Team New Zealand has responded with a statement, saying the syndicate completely understands as 'times are tough'. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boss of Hospitality NZ says the Government's reasons for not backing an Auckland America's Cup bid don't stack up. Auckland Unlimited has confirmed the denial of funding has put it out of the running for 2027. The Prime Minister and Finance Minister say there are better uses for the money. Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage says the money wouldn't go into a black hole. "Actually, the Government can help to bolster Government coffers through GST revenue - from the teams being here and established over a period of time. There's investment in technology, boat building, componentry, even before you get to the visitations." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's move to reject an Auckland America's Cup bid has been met with divided responses. The play for 2027 series can't go ahead without an extra $75 million dollars - and the Government didn't feel like it could be justified. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen weighs in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's move to reject an Auckland America's Cup bid has been met with divided responses. The play for 2027 series can't go ahead without an extra $75 million dollars - and the Government didn't feel like it could be justified. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen weighs in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Race day in Auckland and New Zealand's Sail GP helmsman Peter Burling has declared his team ready to go. It's the first event to be held in Auckland and second of the current season, after victory in Dubai. Burling told Jason Pine that the stage is set. “There's big change ups this week with the T4s coming in being a bit more up, the wind range should be a really good equaliser.” “We're under no illusions we're going to have to perform right at the top of our game if we want to win this weekend.” Racing starts at 4pm, with three set down for today before finals day tomorrow. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend! The White ferns, Black Caps, Team NZ, the Silver Ferns & Liam Lawson all saluting on the big stage, plus we had the AFC getting their first win in the A-league too, so theres plenty to review. Add to that this week we dished up the Kiwis vs Kangaroos, the All Blacks are back in action, its the NPC final and also week 1 of the NBA...the sporting world is well and truely all go.

The Sports Minister says he's up for conversations on hosting the next America's Cup. Team New Zealand has won a record-setting third Cup in a row. Team boss Grant Dalton says they've accepted a challenge from Britain's Ineos Britannia team and hosting in New Zealand is on the table. Auckland last hosted the Cup in 2021, during Covid. Chris Bishop says the ball is ultimately in the team's court - but there's a lot to weigh up. "Times are tight, as everyone knows - there's no magic money tree at the end of the garden. We don't have an unlimited checkbook and you're dealing with quite big sums of taxpayer money here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's First Up pod: we cross to RNZ's Ben Strang in Dubai where the White Ferns were playing South Africa in the final of the T-20 Women's World Cup after a thrilling tournament; And - the America's Cup is New Zealand's Cup for a third time in a row - former Team NZ sailor Joey Allen reflects on the glory. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

Team New Zealand's America's Cup lead has been halved. Ineos Britannia claimed the wins for races five and six, leaving the score at 4-2. ZB Sport Journalist Adam Cooper told Ryan Bridge that it's more exciting than it is concerning for Team NZ. He said that the wins were the result of two mistakes from the Kiwis, and although people are fearful of a shock loss, at the most part everyone is still confident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen about Team New Zealand extending their America's Cup lead over Britannia to 3-0 winning today's race after the two boats came within "a matter of centimetres" of colliding near the start line and the All Whites set to play Malaysia in a Friendly at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium tonight.

Team New Zealand are flying and just three wins away from retaining the America's Cup.

Team New Zealand made four wins from four against Britannia at the America's Cup final in Barcelona overnight.

On today's episode, New Zealand First wants to create a 100-billion-dollar New Zealand Future Fund - to build multi-decade infrastructure. The leader of the West Papua rebels, who took New Zealander Philip Merhtens hostage, has denied claims he was bribed to set the pilot free last month. Team NZ tightens America's Cup lead after win in Barcelona. A comet that hasn't been visible in our sky for about 80,000 years will blaze back into view this week, and we cross to Australia correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh for our Monday chat.

Team New Zealand's grip on the America's Cup has tightened after beating Ineos Britannia in race 3 of the first-to-seven final off Barcelona. The two teams came within centimetres of disaster in a pre-start duel, with the boats converging then swerving away with their foils very close. Stuff's America's Cup Correspondent, Todd Niall spoke to Corin Dann.

Team New Zealand feel constant communication and consensus decision-making helped forge a perfect start to their America's Cup defence. The Kiwis hold a 2-nil lead over Ineos Britannia after the first day's racing in tough conditions off Barcelona. NZ Herald sports journalist Chris Reive joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By Christopher Reive in Barcelona In the days before the America's Cup match in Barcelona, Team New Zealand starboard helmsman Peter Burling made it clear the team would take necessary risks to defend the Auld Mug. “When you get to the top level of any sport, you see people really getting punished for mistakes. In saying that, you can't be afraid to take risks either,” he said. “You don't want to come through it with a conservative mindset, that's for sure, and we definitely will not be doing that. But we can fully expect if one of us makes a mistake, the other one will punish them.” In the third race of the Cup match against Ineos Britannia this morning, an aggressive move in the pre-start to draw a penalty against the Brits set the Kiwi crew up for a 52s win to take a 3-0 lead in the first-to-seven series. It was the only race of the day, with light winds seeing race management bring a halt to the day's action, with race four postponed to tomorrow; initially scheduled as a reserve day. The two teams came into close quarters moments before the race proper began, to the point where their foils were overlapping. Both teams launched a protest with the umpires for the other not keeping clear. It was the Kiwis who were judged to be the fouled boat, with Ineos Britannia having to fall 75m behind Team NZ off the starting line. That allowed the defenders to choose their side of the course and dictate the race. “We tried it yesterday and they just got past us. It was a little bit uncomfortable with how close the boats got,” Burling said after the race “It'll be interesting to see. The umpires obviously ruled we were clear there, so great to get a penalty and control the race from there.” Emirates Team New Zealand extended their lead in the America's Cup match. Photo / Ricardo Pinto, America's Cup The pre-start battle was among the biggest areas of interest coming into the Cup match, but through the opening three races, it has been the Kiwis coming away better from the starting line. In the third race of the series, Team NZ were able to control the course and make life tough for the Brits with their match-racing tactics and making them sail in dirty air. A mid-race comment from Ineos Britannia port helmsman Dylan Fletcher summed up the situation for his team: “I don't think there's anything else we can do, lads.” While the two boats were almost identical in their average speeds both upwind and downwind, the Kiwis had a slightly better average VMG, sailing about 800m less than the Brits. Racing is set to resume at 1.10am tomorrow (NZ time) with a one-race schedule. America's Cup match results Emirates Team New Zealand beat Ineos Britannia by 41s. Emirates Team New Zealand beat Ineos Britannia by 27s. Emirates Team New Zealand beat Ineos Britannia by 52s Emirates Team New Zealand lead the America's Cup first-to-seven series 3-0. Christopher Reive joined the Herald sports team in 2017, bringing the same versatility to his coverage as he does to his sports viewing habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the eve of the America's Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand is preparing to defend the Auld Mug against challengers INEOS Britannia. The first two races are scheduled for early Sunday morning, the teams taking to the waters of Barcelona. Helmsman for Team New Zealand, Ray Davies, joined Piney to discuss the team's plan to claim victory on the water and keep their grip on the Auld Mug. “We've got quicker, they've got quicker. We don't really know until we actually come off that start line who's gonna have the advantage.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month away from competitive racing hasn't harmed Team New Zealand. The holders have started their defence of the America's Cup in emphatic style - beating Britannia in both races on Day One, the first by 41 seconds, the second by 27 seconds. Sailing commentator Chris Steele says this marks a tough start to the Cup for Britannia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stage is finally set - the America's Cup proper will begin on the waters off Barcelona this weekend. Team New Zealand's coach Ray Davies spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Team New Zealand will finally return to match racing on Sunday morning when they begin their best-of-13 series against Ineos Britannia in Barcelona. The match will be the first competitive racing in a month for Team NZ, who showed some impressive signs in the preliminary regatta and round-robins, before leaving the stage to let the remaining challengers duke it out. Ineos Britannia were the last challenger standing after eliminating Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the Louis Vuitton Cup final, meaning they'll be the ones facing off against Team New Zealand. CEO Grant Dalton told Mike Hosking that Ineos Britannia will likely be tired coming off their Louis Vuitton Cup win, and they'll have to be able to put it behind them quickly. He said that although there's a disadvantage in not having raced for a month, they also had the opportunity to develop their boat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of October, the Government books are in worse shape than we thought, so is this bad from a reputation standpoint for a National-led Government? Steven Joyce joined the show to discuss. The Auld Mug is officially up for grabs as of this weekend, so Team NZ boss Grant Dalton talks to Mike ahead of the race. Mike has an issue with the new Afternoons hosts Tyler Adams and Matt Heath, so he aired his grievances to Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson while Wrapping the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ben Ainslie led British team beat Italian syndicate Luna Rossa in a closely fought challenger series final and will now challenge Team New Zealand for the 'Auld Mug' starting next weekend. Barry Guy spoke to Team New Zealand coach Ray Davies.

A mishap with the boat hasn't slowed Team New Zealand down as they continue to prepare to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona.The New Zealanders have sent a message to their challengers during the opening round robin - finishing the racing undefeated, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.

Stuff''s America's Cup correspondent Todd Niall checks in from Barcelona as the Luis Vuitton cup gets up on its foils amid high drama for Team NZ.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 26th of August. Changes have been made to the fast track approvals bill - what does it mean for our mining sector. Straterra's Josie Vidal speaks to Ryan. Israel and Hezbollah have traded strikes in the Middle East. Otago University Expert Dr Leon Goldsmith joins the show. Team NZ have won the America's Cup Prelimenary Regatta. Andrew Alderson has your weekend sport wrap. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the latest from Barcelona with Lisette Reymer.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to get immediately lost in the weeds of chronology, daylight savings, communism and the Gregorian calendar (0:00). Eventually, they talk a little bit of sport including Heath's experience at the ASB Classic (17:45) the 14th Immortal (22:06) and throw it back to Team NZ winning the America's Cup in 1995 (23:09). Finally, they take your feedback in 'Yours Please' (29:52).Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd of August, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown talks whether the Government would really put a cap on council spending.  Is our police force racist? Police Minister Mark Mitchell doesn't think so and says police only deal with those doing the crime. So, what does the Commissioner Andrew Coster think?  Team NZ boss Grant Dalton gives us a detailed insight into the team and preparations as the 37th America's Cup gets underway tonight.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are claims from America's Cup and Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton that taking the regatta to Barcelona has already paid off.  It comes ahead of racing starting tonight, with the final preliminary regatta leading into the Louis Vuitton Cup starting late next week.  The move to ditch Auckland for Spain was highly controversial, but Dalton told Mike Hosking they had a combined audience of 914 million for the 2021 regattas and already they're closing in on that with preliminaries.  He says a couple of years ago people in the Catalan city might have thought the America's Cup was the Copa America football tournament, but not now.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first stage of the 37th America's Cup is about to begin.  The world's longest continuous sporting competition, Team New Zealand will be looking to defend their title in October – their challenger is due to be decided over the coming weeks, as the Louis Vuitton Cup gets underway in Barcelona. But in amongst all the intrigue about which team will come out on top, there's a lot of background as to why this is all happening on the other side of the world, rather than in our backyard. NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive will be heading to Barcelona for the main event, but joins us now on The Front Page to preview what's coming up, and a recap of why it's happening overseas. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three years of planning, Team NZ is set to compete in the 2024 America's Cup. On August 22, the six America's Cup teams will take to the water in their new AC75 race vessels for the third and final preliminary regatta before the moments that truly matter. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Olympians have landed. Team New Zealand returned triumphant after its most successful Olympic campaign ever, with twenty medals, ten of them gold. Felix Walton got amongst the good vibes and fanfare at Auckland International Airport.

RNZ sports reporter Barry Guy joins Emile Donovan from the streets of Paris with some predictions for NZ's first medal, with some chances coming up overnight.

NZOC Board Member 7 NZ Sevens Great Dallas Seymour joins the show tot talk Paris Olympics 2024, Team NZ, results so far, upcoming medal chances, domestic pathways & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dougal Allan is a kid from a place called Foxton who has now become an integral part of Team New Zealand for the Americas Cup.He etched his name in Coast to Coast record books with an incredible nine podium finishes in 10 attempts in the iconic south island event.Simply put- the man is a savage. This is a small part of the Dougal Allan story…and we recorded it on his 39th birthday immediately after a full day of training with Team NZ! Thanks to my pals at Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode.I recently found out that around half a million Kiwis are missing out on the KiwiSaver Government contribution, which is an extra $521 each year. That's where Generate comes in. They have a team of advisers who can come to you, go over your options, and help make sure you're getting the most out of your Kiwisaver investment. If you've never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favour. Head to their website to request a meeting with a Generate adviser.https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domA copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns. Radix have also backed this episode. Dougal and his mates have known about Radix for years. It's a massive brand in the elite and pro circles. Its only now that the rest of us are learning how their nutritional products can improve our quality of life.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Olympics now less than 100 days away, Piney caught up with the Team NZ's Chef de Mission Nigel Avery to discuss how the preparations are going for the Olympic team, medal targets, and logistics around security.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three years of design, innovation and build work Team New Zealand have launched the AC75 they will sail to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen from Team New Zealand's base in Auckland.

Team New Zealand have launched the boat they hope will take them to America's Cup victory in Barcelona this year, New Zealand's latest AC75 has been years in the design process and months in the making. Felicity Reid reports.

Team New Zealand has officially launched into their America's Cup era.  They rolled their new AC75 out of the shed last week, officially launching it in a ceremony in Auckland yesterday afternoon.  The boat was named Taihoro, the name gifted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, inspired by Taihoro-Nukurangi, the name translates to “to move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth”.  Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton told Mike Hosking that there is a quantum step up in pace between Te Rehutai, who they defended the America's Cup with last time, and Taihoro.  He said the wizardry of these engineers is that they're able to make incredibly fast boats go faster and faster.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight events deep into the fourth season, Team New Zealand is vying for the top spot in SailGP.  This month the race is returning once more to Lyttleton Harbour in Christchurch, giving the kiwis the home-water advantage.   Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been on the team since New Zealand sailed onto the scene in season two, and the growth they've witnessed in the scene is impressive.  “It's great for our sport to have a league that's there,” Tuke told Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame.  “To see then the growth of the whole SailGP brand, of the teams individually, viewership numbers all around the world... it's pretty impressive.”  Last year was the first year that a leg of the competition was hosted in New Zealand and the support the team received from local fans was amazing, Burling said.  “Seeing how many people down in, in Lyttleton and Christchurch, you know, got behind us, and it sold out in minutes I think.”  “It was crazy.”  Burling and Tuke have been sailing together since 2008 and in those sixteen years they've experienced the growth and development not only of SailGP, but of sailing as a whole.   “The intensities just keep going up,” Burling said.  Since every team has the same type of boat, winning comes down to the way they use it and the skill of the sailors. Mistakes are costly and events are becoming tighter, with a lot coming down to the fifth race.  “Everyone's starting to push the margins harder and harder."  The competition's timeframe has also aided in its growth, occurring yearly as opposed to every three or four years like the America's Cup or the Olympics.  “The unique thing with the, the GP format is we get such limited time training,” Burling said.  “We're having to develop the whole time during these events.”  While this is great for strengthening the abilities of the racers, it makes it somewhat tricky for newcomers as they don't have the same level of experience.  “Getting to grips with everything is the bit that takes time.”  Burling and Tuke are co-CEOs of the team, which means they not only have to focus on growing their skills on the water, but also growing the business.  “It's like any, any start-up business where yeah, it's not necessarily about those mistakes but how you learn from then, and then grow going forward,” Tuke told Tame.  Their partnership extends even further than SailGP and Team NZ, the pair establishing the Live Ocean Foundation together out of their deep concern for the health of the ocean and the life within it.  The charity is partnered with Team NZ, the pair seeing the platform that SailGP could be for connecting new audiences to what's happening just below the surface.  It's a busy year in sailing, with SailGP, the Olympics, and the America's Cup all taking place, America's Cup occurring not long after SailGP finishes.  “We're incredibly lucky as a sailing team,” Burling said.  “We get to, you know, practice our trade at the really high level in two sporting competitions, essentially.”  The America's Cup is kicking off in August, which means it's too early to have an idea of how it'll shake out just yet. Boat launches in April will give the first insight, Burling told Tame, but even then, you can't be sure how they'll develop over the coming months.   “Keep pushing as hard as you can and hope you're faster than them and racing better at the end.”   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The America's Cup match will start on October 12th in Barcelona.  The dates for this year's regatta have been confirmed, with a winner expected to be crowned by October 21st.  A preliminary regatta will be held in late August to bed in the new AC75s before Team New Zealand faces their challengers in the Louis Vuitton Cup round robins from August 29 to September 8th.  They then watch on with interest as the semi-finals and finals unfold in September and early October before the Cup Match.  Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton told Tim Dower that when it comes to the teams involved, they have to be wary of all of them.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Dalton is not expecting much backlash from the decision to take an America's Cup preliminary regatta to Saudi Arabia.  After being touted as a potential host venue for the 37th edition of the America's Cup in 2024 before Barcelona was finally revealed as the chosen host, Jeddah will host the second of three preliminary regattas, with America's Cup teams to descend on the Saudi Arabian port city in late November.  It's another case of Saudi Arabia's controversial rise as a major player in world sport, labelled as ‘sportswashing'. Examples include the country's heavy involved in the worlds of football, Formula One, combat sports, and golf, with human rights organisations arguing Saudi Arabia is using sport to divert attention from its tarnished reputation and human rights violations.  Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking, Dalton said he did not expect to face much political backlash when the America's Cup ventures to the Middle East.  “No. Frankly, I think that, from our side, it's the future,” Dalton said.  “Saudi Arabia and, in this case, Jeddah is embracing it, all sports are embracing it. There's always political fallout but, I would suggest, from a lot of people that frankly haven't been there. I have been there and I've seen what is happening, and I think it's a great place.”  Posed with the debate over Saudi Arabia pumping money into sports and that it is where the centre of sport is eventually going to be, Dalton said “you'll never win that argument” but noted that with a large percentage of the Saudi Arabian population being under 34 it was a way for the nation to find pathways into sport.  Reuters reports that a 2022 census showed 63 per cent of the nation's population were under age 30, while the median age of the total population was 29.  “It's just one fact alone,” Dalton said. “I think get onboard because that is the future.”  The decision to host a preliminary regatta immediately created an issue for one America's Cup syndicate, with the New York Yacht Club's American Magic unsuccessfully seeking an exemption from participating in the regatta. They cited heightened safety concerns for a team representing America in a place marked by the US State Department as a terror risk.  Sailing in the preliminary regattas is compulsory for all teams, and the arbitration panel ruled the matter was out of their hands, leaving the decision to Team New Zealand and Ineos Britannia as the defender and challenger of record respectively.  In their submissions to the panel in regard to American Magic's application, both Team New Zealand and Britannia opposed it being granted, however a formal decision on the matter is yet to be announced.  For now, all attention will be on the first preliminary regatta in Vilanova i la Geltru, about 50km southwest of Barcelona, this weekend where the teams will get their first opportunity for proper racing against one another – albeit in the one-design AC40s.  The same vessels will be used for the event in Jeddah, with the final preliminary regatta being contested on AC75s, just before the beginning of the Challenger Series next August.  -NZ Herald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DEAN BARKER:Dean Barker is a name that is synonymous with yachting in NZ. Especially the Americas cup. When you think of that event his name is up there with Coutts and Butterworth back in the day and now Burling and Tuke.Unfortunately, he is probably remembered most for being the Team NZ skipper when we were on the receiving end of one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history- remember that? San Francisco 2013. Team NZ was up 8-1 then we ended up losing to Jimmy Spitalls Oracle boat by 9 races to 8. We reflect on that period in great detail in this conversation. We also chat at length about Deans battle with bowel cancer recently. Bowel cancer is the most commonly reported cancer in New Zealand…and probably one of the least talked about cancers. As a country we have 3000 cases and 1200 deaths each year. https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/Dean has always struck me as being like an old school kiwi guy- stoic, strong, silent and intensely private. So I really appreciate him coming on the podcast and being so open about some really personal and painful stuff.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Even before they jumped on board as a sponsor, I was a fan of their products. Now their protein powder is part of my daily plan. Every morning without fail. They are so much more than just protein and smoothie powder though. Check out their website to learn more about this kiwi company doing special things.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sparks are flying over Team New Zealand's decision to hold a pre-America's Cup regatta in Saudi Arabia.

Sam looks into some unexpected comebacks, code-wide uprisings and turning points for pivotal figures in the sporting landscape this week. This includes the amazing story of rower, cyclist, Hamish Bond. Arguably he's one of the country's most competitive athletes and he's now turning out for Team NZ to defend the America's Cup in 2024.

After a lengthy hiatus, "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast is back! Episode 44 features world triathlete Eva Goodisson. Born and raised in New Zealand, Eva ran track and cross country at UC Davis where she also trained year round with the swim team. After a decorated career at UC Davis which included being named the 2018 Big West Cross Country freshman of the year, Eva joined the world triathlon circuit and has been training and competing with Team NZ ever since. In our conversation Eva talks her trajectory as an athlete, triathlon strategy, and mental preparation. I'm super excited to share this conversation with you guys! Enjoy!