TEAM NEW Zealand’s secret weapon in winning the America’s Cup has been revealed – and it’s not what you would expect. An American surfer has emerged as one of the unlikely heroes in the Kiwis’ ruthless 7-1 pounding of Oracle Team USA in the Cup final off Bermuda. Nick Bowers was signed up by Team NZ skipper Glenn Ashby more than two years ago.
Team New Zealand's secret weapon: drones
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