Kiwi born, but San Francisco based, sailing journalist Michelle Slade, was one of those invited out for a sail in the AC45 in San Francisco Bay on Wednesday.
Here’s her report of an unforgettable day:
Yesterday I spent some 45 minutes sailing around the future racecourse area for the 34th America’s Cup on an AC45.
Yes, it happened, I was there, and I’m still reeling from the combination of incredible good fortunate to have had the opportunity and the adrenalin rush of pure unadulterated speed  … Pictures & More