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 Did you know? The hosts are the only non-American team to successfully defend the America's Cup.  More news about this boat >> NZ 2000 win in pictures >> Official team website >> The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites |
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 Sail numbers NZL 81 (New Zealand), NZL 82 Club New Zealand Yacht Squadron, New Zealand Skipper Dean Barker Head Ross Blackman Ellen's five-star rating  |
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Team New Zealand's reputation will not scare off challengers as the hosts have lost sailors like skipper Russell Coutts to the opposition since the last victorious campaign. But to write off Ross Blackman's men would be a mistake. New skipper Dean Barker is proving an able replacement for Coutts and is supported by a sailing squad that mixes veterans with talented youngsters. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
