ORACLE TEAM USA scored its sixth consecutive win in Race 17 of the 34th America’s Cup and lies within one point of Emirates Team New Zealand. The Kiwis have needed just one win to capture the America’s Cup after moving opening a lead of 8-1 last Wednesday, and now lead the series 8-7.
The Kiwis were put on the back foot early in Race 17 when ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill got a late leeward hook in the prestart, which forced Emirates Team New Zealand’s Dean Barker to stay clear. But the boats … More
Two days ago I was cautious: Lady Luck had been kind to the boys of Oracle Team USA in their quest to defend the 34th America’s Cup against Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), who have been on match point for some time.
Things felt bleak for the American-flagged team last week. Sure, skipper Jimmy Spithill was confident that he could still win, despite (or maybe because of) an almost comical points deficit; now, however, the entire country believes that … More
At the 34th America’s Cup, Oracle Team USA won its fifth race in a row and eighth overall on Monday in San Francisco. The day was limited to one race due to light winds, and Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand now return to the race course on Tuesday.
‘We know we can win this Cup if we go out and win the next few races,’ said skipper Jimmy Spithill. ‘We control our own destiny. The boys are incredibly fired up – I’ve never seen them like this before … More
ORACLE TEAM USA vs EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND