The New Zealand city of Auckland is the host of the America’s Cup World Series, as teams begin to battle it out with the ultimate aim of reaching the 36th America’s Cup in March. The Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf are known as the jewels in Auckland’s crown, and will offer a wide variety of race area options and a full range of wind directions and conditions. It is the same location for March’s America’s Cup, giving the teams vital opportunities to experience the race conditions they could face next year.