America's Cup: Putting the big lens over Te Aihe

The depth of the crew trenches are visible in this shot as is the main sail traveller running across the stern of the boat - Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

Light winds earlier in the week in Auckland probably didn't do much for Emirates Team NZ's America's Cup workup, but it did allow a closer look at their AC75 Te Aihe, as she waited and waited for the breeze to arrive.

Here's the view you don't see when the AC75 is ripping along at 30kts plus.

1. With the Code Zero on the furler, the massive foretriangle of the AC75 class is apparent. The two RIBs astern are spy boats from two Challenger teams. Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

2. When set the Code Zero has no overlap relying on the large foretriangle for its area - Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

3. Everyone wants a look as the Fullers ferry alters course to pass close to Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

3. A close look at the hydraulic ram controlling the mainsail sheet/clew tension on the double skinned mainsail supported by a boom/spar between the double skins of the mainsail. Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

4. Contrary to predictions based on the half sized prototype, the AC75 is quite stable in light winds. Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

5. Jib traveller and controls are contained in recesses in the foredeck. Self tacking jibs are not allowed. The structure at the stern is the rudder support gantry - Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

6. Despite a back winded Code Zero, Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe does not exhibit the light air instability predicted for the AC75, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

7. With minimal surveillance rules in place for this America's Cup rival teams boats can stay close - these two are believed to be from INEOS Team UK and NYYC American Magic - Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

8. Lifting up onto the foils under tow happens very quickly and almost effortlessly - Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe, Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

9. Emirates Team New Zealand's Te Aihe heads for a better breeze, under tow on the Waitemata Harbour, November 6, 2019 - photo © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com