Team New Zealand's NZL82 and 57 were shipped together to Europe and are planned to arrive on August 17 in La Spezia (Italy).

From Italy, the two boats will be loaded on board a new boat to Marseille were they are expected on August 25.

The yachts will compete in America's Cup 2007 pre-regattas. The first under kiwi colors, the second has been sold to the French K Challenge syndicate.

NZL60, the yacht that beat Prada 5-0 in the America's Cup match, was leased to the K Challenge and will be shipped later.