The Kiwi team finished sixth, eighth and eighth in the opening three races in Bermuda, while trans-tasman rivals Australia won all three.

New Zealand co-CEO and wing trimmer Blair Tuke says his team struggled to execute clean manoeuvres in top end winds.

The final two races are on Monday morning before the title race.

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