an America's Cup race. After the America's Cup NZL 32 was used as a trial boat for the 2003 challenge of Le Défi and China Team. In July 2002, she was donated to the Museum of New Zealand, however there was much debate over how she should be displayed to the nation. The initial proposal was for a 'glass case' with the yacht placed inside – a giant "ship in a bottle" – however this was likened to a "glass coffin" by many and as such was abandoned. Eventually, following the murder of Team New Zealand's inspirational leader Sir Peter Blake, it was decided NZL 32 would form the centrepiece of a tribute to him. This was constructed at the National Maritime Museum in Auckland and was named 'Blue Water Black Magic' – an interactive exhibit and tribute to Sir Peter. NZL 32 is suspended from the ceiling and can be viewed from all angles, with much of Sir Peter's yachting memorabilia exhibited around it. See also List of IACC yachts References International America's Cup Class yachts Individual sailing vessels America's Cup challengers Team New Zealand Sailing yachts built in New Zealand 1990s sailing yachts Louis Vuitton Cup yachts 1995 America's Cup Sailboat type designs by Doug Peterson New Zealand design