America's Cup - Test periods to focus on preparation and refinement

12:33 AM Thu 21 Apr 2011 GMT

'Four AC45s sail on Hauraki Gulf' &copyIvor Wilkins/www.americascup.com

In preparation for the America's Cup World Series 2011, which kicks off this August in Cascais, Portugal and features stops in Plymouth, UK and San Diego, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 26-29 and May 2-6. 'We want to put the fans right at the heart of the television programming, so this test phase will enable us to bring that vision to life,' said Craig Thompson, CEO, America's Cup Event Authority. 'We are looking forward to the opportunity to give our onboard cameras and graphics systems a thorough test with the athletes ...

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