America's Cup: Kite vs two AC75's

by Nick Reeves 20 Aug 2020 15:57 PDT 21 August 2020

Devonport Kiteboarder Nick Reeves takes on two AC75s © Nick Reeves

Devonport kiteboarder Nick Reeves (17yrs) lines up against the two AC75's sailing Auckland, and shot the two hookups (on different days) using a body-cam.

The first was against America's Magic in fading light on the inner Waitemata Harbour.

The second was against Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe off Takapuna Beach - all looked very even, until Peter Burling lit the afterburner.

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America's Cup: Kite vs two AC75's

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