After months of battles off the water, the four teams taking part in the looming America's Cup have finally begun their on water duels.
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While Ineos Team UK was dealing with technical issues on day one of official practice earlier this week, Cup holders Team New Zealand, Italian Challengers of Record Luna Rossa and American Magic all got their first chances to test themselves against one another.
It comes ahead of four days racing later next week - the first three in a World Series event, followed by a final day "Christmas Cup" regatta.
That's followed by the month-long Prada Cup from January 15, with the winner earning the right to challenge Team New Zealand for the Auld Mug across two weeks in March.
So, with practice underway, and real racing less than a week away, who's flying highest on their foils in the fight for international sport's oldest trophy.
Joining Clay Wilson to discuss are Sail-World.com New Zealand editor Richard Gladwell, longtime America's Cup journalist Suzanne McFadden of LockerRoom, and RNZ America's Cup reporter, Felicity Reid.
We also hear from the lawyer leading landmark legal action in the UK on behalf of former rugby players suffering brain injuries, and catch up with New Zealand golfer Amelia Garvey, who is making her major championship debut at this week's US Open.
