One of Team New Zealand's main rivals for the America's Cup has fumbled in their first outing with a new boat on the Waitemata Harbour.
New York Yacht Club's American Magic team officially unveiled their second AC75, christened Patriot, on Friday and immediately took it out for a sail off the coast of Auckland's North Shore.
However, whether it was a stiff breeze or unfamiliarity with the boat, it turned out to be a rocky ride for the crew on board.
Video captured from the Wakatere Boating Club at Narrow Neck Beach captured the moment the crew lost control of the boat and almost capsized.
"Wild ride for the crew on their first outing on #Patriot #americanmagic. Must have been a rough landing on board... hope the crew are ok ...was looking fast before that tho," sailing fan Justin Mitchell posted on Instagram.