Team NZ base open but secrets guarded

Team New Zealand will open their base to allcomers on Sunday, but don't expect a sneak peek under the skirts of their new America's Cup boats.

Both NZL81 and NZL82 will be on display for the open day, one in the water and one on shore.

However, their underwater configurations will remain closely guarded.

The usually secretive cup defenders opened their doors to the public twice last campaign.

More than 100 crew will be on hand to greet the public on Sunday, including skipper Dean Barker.

Kenzie Campbell, 13, his brother Ricky, 11, and sister Belle, 7, had a early look around parts of the base yesterday.

Barker spent a few minutes with them and posed for a photograph before heading out to train.

"I like the sailors," Kenzie said. "It'd be good to see them win."

The open day runs from 11am to 4pm, with most areas of the base open for displays from sailmakers, the weather team and fitness advisers.

But some parts of the complex will be closed for security reasons.

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