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La Roche-Posay Racing Team of France logs 4.5 hours on their AC40 in Lorient, marking their first sail. Now, four of the five teams in the 2027 America's Cup have hit the water. Emirates Team New Zealand shines with their third day sailing the AC75, utilizing one of their 45 permitted days. They launch from Rangitoto Channel, facing light air challenges in the Hauraki Gulf. Highlights include a pronounced windward heel while sailing downwind. At 10:28hrs, they lock the mainsail and hoist the jib shortly after. Adjustments occur at 11:17hrs, followed by bear-away practice runs. A sail change happens at 12:05hrs, switching to J2-2. After another short session, the wind drops to 4 knots, forcing ETNZ to tow back to the crane, concluding the day at 15:18hrs. The focus shifts to optimizing light-wind performance and control.
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