Rules of engagement

The syndicate that eventually takes on ETNZ for the America’s Cup will be competition-hardened, after the release of race conditions that will make for an exhausting challenger series.

Applied reason

The tense wait is over for foreign America’s Cup personnel trying to enter the host nation as the New Zealand government finally grants them permission.

Time sensitive

With timetables squeezed on the water and in the shed ahead of the first scheduled racing in December, time has become a precious commodity for both Emirates Team New Zealand and the challenger syndicates.