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You have to hand it to Reed Publishing, they are on the ball, this release from Rebecca Gannaway at Reeds just now:

It's 5-0 to Team Zealand in the Louis Vuitton Cup, victory is ours. Broken boats and alliances are things of the past, so now is the time to pick up speed and get behind the black boat as it sails to America's Cup glory.

New Zealander Penny Whiting has all the answers, tips, insight and knowledge to help enthusiasts navigate the choppy waters of the racing world.

Penny Whiting's The 32nd America's Cup – A Simple Guide is a book for those of us who love to watch the races but may not be totally familiar with the terminology and the format of Cup racing.

An authority on all things sailing, dynamic Penny is best known as a yachtswoman and the owner-operator of the Penny Whiting Sailing School. She has also been a swimming champion, international surfing competitor, rugby coach, writer, celebrity speaker, America's Cup and Whitbread commentator and Auckland City Councillor.

With momentum building, and expectations high, Penny will cut through the hype and fanciful forecasting to give New Zealander's an expert opinion on the chance of bringing home the America's Cup in 2007.

Tack your way in front of other America's Cup reportage with New Zealand's leading authority, Penny Whiting.

32nd Americas Cup available now from your nearest bookseller - RRP NZ$15.