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| Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle boats both largely built in New Zealand | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 23 2017, 05:12 PM (104 Views) | |
| Kahu | Jun 23 2017, 05:12 PM Post #1 |
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Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle boats both largely built in New Zealand Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle have more than one thing in common. Both teams' boats were largely made in New Zealand, and by Kiwi craftsmen. New protocol for this year's America's Cup boat construction requirements mean as little as a 10ft section of the bow has to be built in the country of the challenging or defending club, resulting in many teams searching overseas for the best builders in the industry. New Zealand craftsman and boat makers had been widely sought after, NZ Marine Industry Association executive director Peter Busfield said. "The New Zealand marine industry has benefited hugely from the new one-design rule, which allows components to be made in any country as they're outside the country of nationality rules," he said. "New Zealand companies were then able to compete for the work of teams outside New Zealand, and our reputation as the world's best boat builders came to the fore." Source Link |
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