The superyacht includes four hot tubs, a swimming pool and an elevator.
An Air Force C-130 Hercules and two rescue helicopters were sent to save them.
The body of the deceased is being taken to Fiji and police have been informed.
"If someone makes a request, in this type of field, 'yes' is the only option."
Newshub was allowed on board for a look at the testing.
Inspired by the Golden Age of the French Riviera, it will take the title of world's largest sailing yacht.
LawConnect finished a little over 20 minutes after Comanche.
The iconic race got underway at Sydney harbour on Boxing Day.
Wait until you hear how many dollars it'll take to construct it.
The new land yacht hit speeds of around 130km/h on its first run.
The Spanish city will host the next edition of the America's Cup, scheduled for 2024.
The move could spell the end of Barker's America's Cup sailing career.
It comes as the United States says it will take strict action to seize the property of sanctioned Russians.
The Kiwi syndicate chief executive attended the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron's AGM on Thursday.
The 29-year-old has won the Laser title at Barcelona.
New Zealand currently sit sixth in the overall standings.
The Cupholders refuse to deal with businessman Mark Dunphy, responsible for the late Auckland bid.
With a formal announcement due next Friday, Team NZ boss Grant Dalton insists they're yet to lock in a venue.
Team New Zealand officially rejected the Government's offer on Wednesday.
It comes after the syndicate's boss, Grant Dalton, indicated a deal was highly unlikely.