2013 America's Cup

Series of boat races held on San Francisco Bay 34th America's Cup 2013 America's Cup, race 1, mark 1.JPG Color photograph of a racing catamaran underway with the starboard hull out of the water Team New Zealand leading Oracle Racing in the first race United States Burgee of goldengateyc.svg Golden Gate Yacht Club Oracle Team USA Oracle Team USA 17 New Zealand civil Burgee of rnzys.svg Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Emirates Team New Zealand Aotearoa San Francisco, California September 2013 AC72 Golden Gate Yacht Club USA 9 NZL 8 2010 34th 2017 The 34th America's Cup was a series of yacht races held in San Francisco Bay in September 2013. The series was contested between the defender Oracle Team USA team, representing the Golden Gate Yacht Club, and the challenger Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. The 2013 Cup saw the format changed from previous iterations to a best of 17, making it the longest America's Cup event by both number of days and number of races. Team New Zealand won the right to challenge for the Cup by previously winning the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup. The challengers initially built an 8-1 lead, before Oracle Team USA won 8 consecutive races and successfully defended the title.Oracle beats New Zealand to keep America's Cup Sep 26, 2013 New Zealand Herald As a result, the Cup became the first since the 1983 America's Cup to feature both teams in a match point situation. Background The Golden Gate Yacht Club defeated Société Nautique de Genève in the 2010 America's Cup to become the Defenders of the 2013 America's Cup. The first Challenger of Record for the 34th Cup was Club Nautico di Roma, and a joint press conference was held on May 6, 2010, to plan for the event.new vision revealed 34th America’s Cup, 6 May 2010 The planning process was to include a definition of new rules and an independent management team. Protocol The Protocol for the 34th America's Cup was published on September 13, 2010. http://www.americascup.com/news/america%e2%80%99s-cup-transformed-by-radical-changes/ America's Cup transformed by radical changes 13 September 2010 Golden Gate Yacht Club 2010-09-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20100915174803/http://www.americascup.com/news/america%E2%80%99s-cup-transformed-by-radical-changes/ 15 September 2010 dead dmy-all http://cdn.americascup.com/AC34-Protocol-9-Sep-2010.pdf The Protocol Governing the 34th America's Cup 13 September 2010 Golden Gate Yacht Club 2010-09-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20100922105124/http://cdn.americascup.com/AC34-Protocol-9-Sep-2010.pdf 2010-09-22 dead Boats Two new classes of boat were announced. AC72 wing-sail foiling catamarans are being used for the America's Cup races and the AC45 class, a scaled-down one-design version of the AC72, was used for the preliminary training and racing until boats built to the AC72 rules became available. The amended AC72 Class Rule version 1.1 was published on February 22, 2011. http://www.americascup.com/media/files/m1701_2011_02_22_AC72_Class_Rule_V1_1.pdf AC72 Class Rule 34th America's Cup 2011-02-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20110301225839/http://www.americascup.com/media/files/m1701_2011_02_22_AC72_Class_Rule_V1_1.pdf 2011-03-01 dead The AC72 can reach speeds averaging about 30 knot with peaks over 40 knot, as much as twice the actual wind speed.http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18009/emirates-team-new-zealand-gets-leg-up-on-oracle-team-usa Emirates Team New Zealand gets leg up on ORACLE TEAM USA 2012–13 America's Cup Event Authority 7 September 2013 8 September 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055314/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18009/emirates-team-new-zealand-gets-leg-up-on-oracle-team-usa 21 September 2013 This was a significant increase over previous Americas's Cup Class (ACC) boats, which only reached speeds of 11 to 13 knot.Next America's Cup Will Be Hi-tech, Says Dalton 14 September 2010 Robert Lowe of NZPA New Zealand Press Association http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/next-america039s-cup-will-be-hi-tech-says-dalton/5/63281 America's Cup World Series America's Cup World Series In an effort to increase global awareness and attract sponsors for the teams, an America's Cup World Series was held over the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons. The winner of each annual series was declared the America's Cup World Series Champion for that season. There were three regattas in 2011, five in 2012, and two in 2013. Each regatta lasted for one week and had approximately six days of racing, including official practice. Each AC World Series regatta was a combination of match and fleet racing. AC45 one-design catamarans were used for each World Series regatta.Eagleson Jane AC45 Wing-Sailed Catamaran under sail in Auckland https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/155356/AC45-under-sail-in-Auckland www.yachtsandyachting.com 26 September 2026 17 January 2011 Cost reduction The 2013 protocol included measures to reduce competition costs in an effort to attract more challengers. These included the introduction of no-sail periods to limit on-water training, as well as limits to the amount of equipment (including boats) which teams could field.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/sailing/8994297.stm 14 September 2010 America's Cup scheduled for 2013 on catamarans BBC Boats were not allowed to be launched prior to July 1, 2012, and could only be sailed for limited windows in the run-up to the Cup. http://www.cupinfo.com/downloads/ac34-protocol-2013-amend-1-18-071813.pdf CupInfo.com CupInfo June 26, 2013 The Protocol Governing the 34th America's Cup Incorporating Amendments 1 through 18 August 4, 2013 Exceprt from the rules: 29.2 AC72 Yacht Launch and Sailing Limits (a) Each Competitor may build, acquire or otherwise obtain a maximum of two new AC72 Yachts. (b) Competitors shall not Launch their first AC72 Yacht before 1 July 2012. (c) During the period 1 July 2012 to 31 January 2013 (“the First AC72 Sailing Period”), a Competitor may sail their AC72 Yacht for a maximum of 30 days. (d) Competitors shall not launch their second AC72 Yacht before 1 February 2013. (e) During the period 1 February 2013 to 1 May 2013, Competitors may sail their AC72 Yachts for a maximum of 45 days per AC72 Yacht. Permitted sailing days may not be transferred between AC72 yachts. (f) From 1 May 2013 there shall be no restrictions on the number of days AC72 Yachts may be sailed. [subsections (g) and (h) not reproduced here] http://www.cupinfo.com/en/ac34-americas-cup-2013-protocol-01.php CupInfo.com CupInfo June 26, 2013 America's Cup 2013: Rules Protocol for the 2013 America's Cup August 4, 2013 Crew sizes were also limited to 11 sailors. However, the cost of a competitive challenge remained high, with estimates placing it in excess of US$100 million.https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/sailing/nathan-outteridge-becomes-latest-skipper-to-depart-americas-cup-challenger-team-korea-8160560.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/sailing/nathan-outteridge-becomes-latest-skipper-to-depart-americas-cup-challenger-team-korea-8160560.html 2022-05-01 subscription Nathan Outteridge Becomes Latest Skipper to Depart America's Cup Challenger Team Korea The Independent 20 September 2012 London Stuart Alexander Youth America's Cup Alongside the initial world series races, the AC45 class boats were used in the nationality-based 'Youth America's Cup', allowing younger sailors to familiarise themselves with the technology used before moving to the larger AC72. The YAC began in 2013, when both first and second places were taken by New Zealand entries.Waikato Times 16/9/ 2013 The winning team included Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, Jono Spurdle, Sam Meech, Andy Maloney, Jason Saunders and Guy Endean.https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201611/nzl-sailing-team-members-josh-junior-and-andy-maloney-join-etnz NZL Sailing Team members Josh Junior and Andy Maloney join ETNZ www.yachtingnz.org.nz 20 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170824134337/https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201611/nzl-sailing-team-members-josh-junior-and-andy-maloney-join-etnz 24 August 2017 dead dmy-allhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11605171 Rio Olympics: Who is in NZ's sailing team? 14 March 2016 http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Americas-Cup---Team-NZ-rebuilds-from-just-four-in-sailing-team/135496?source=google.co.nz America's Cup - Team NZ rebuilds from just four in sailing team Venue Reliable wind and weather patterns were a key consideration in deciding a host city, in order to allow guaranteed racing in line with pre-published television schedules and reduce the risk of the postponements which had caused issues at the 2010 event. Cities including San Francisco, San Diego, NewportRI emissary has high hopes for America's Cup MercuryNews.com, 22 February 2010 and Long Beach were considered earlier as possible venues for this event. On July 8, 2010, Oracle Team USA announced that San Francisco was "the only city in the USA under consideration to host the 34th America's Cup" match.America's Cup | Latest News https://web.archive.org/web/20100711152926/http://www.americascup.com/news/san-francisco-sole-usa-host-city-candidate-for-34th-americas-cup/ July 11, 2010 At the time, KGO-TV and Gazzetta dello Sport, an Italian sports newspaper, reported that Rome-Fiumicino, Italy was challenging San Francisco to host the event.http://abc7news.com/archive/7774788/ San Francisco one step closer to hosting 2013 America's Cup Carolyn Tyler ABC7 San Francisco In early December 2010, BMW Oracle Racing became concerned that a full and final agreement with San Francisco would not be completed in time to announce the host by the end of the year, warning the city that they were at risk of losing the hosting rights and reopening negotiations with Newport as a potential alternative venue for the cup.Sailing: San Francisco In danger of losing America’s Cup - The Malta Independent https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2010-12-13/others/sailing-san-francisco-in-danger-of-losing-americas-cup-284733/ www.independent.com.mt 26 September 2026 However, on December 31 San Francisco was officially awarded the right to host the 2013 America's Cup.http://www.americascup.com/2010/12/san-francisco-wins-right-to-host-2013-america%E2%80%99s-cup/ San Francisco Wins Right to Host 34th America's Cup Golden Gate Yacht Club 2010-12-31 2011-01-01 Teams thumb|Team Oracle's AC72 Initially, fourteen yacht clubs submitted notices of entry within the deadline. Of these, two were declined and ten withdrew. Club Nautico di Roma was originally named as the Challenger of Record, but after their team Mascalzone Latino withdrewhttp://www.mascalzonelatino.it/eng/content/mascalzone-latino-says-goodbye-34°-americas-cup Mascalzone Latino Says Goodbye to the 34° America's Cup Onorato Vincenzo May 12, 2011 Mascalzone Latino (blog) May 12, 2011http://www.sail-world.com/USA/index.cfm?SEID=2&Nid=83410&SRCID=0&ntid=0&tickeruid=0&tickerCID=0 America's Cup: Challenger of Record Pulls Pin in Unprecedented Move Gladwell Richard May 12, 2011 Sail World https://web.archive.org/web/20121008134543/http://www.sail-world.com/USA/index.cfm?SEID=2&Nid=83410&SRCID=0&ntid=0&tickeruid=0&tickerCID=0 October 8, 2012 dead May 12, 2011 the Challenger of Record became the Royal Swedish Yacht Club, sponsoring Artemis Racing.https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=gen&id=6559772&src=mobile Swedish Yacht Club Becomes Challenger of Record Associated Press May 18, 2011 ESPN.com ESPN Internet Ventures Other notable teams that withdrew included former Cup holder AlinghiAlinghi Announces Sailing Program November 26, 2010 Alinghi http://new.alinghi.com/2010/10/alinghi-continues-to-battle-for-top-spot-in-oman-21 2012-02-02 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130808051316/http://new.alinghi.com/2010/10/alinghi-continues-to-battle-for-top-spot-in-oman-21/ 2013-08-08 Alinghi and the Energy Team from Yacht Club de France. On August 2, 2012, the America's Cup Event Authority announced that four challenging teams would compete for the right to challenge Oracle Team USA, representing the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club.http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/field-of-americas-cup-challengers-finalized-for-san-francisco-races/Content?oid=2202184 https://archive.today/20130713030522/http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/field-of-americas-cup-challengers-finalized-for-san-francisco-races/Content?oid=2202184 dead July 13, 2013 Field of America's Cup Challengers Finalized for San Francisco Races Paul Gackle San Francisco Examiner August 2, 2012 These teams were Artemis Racing (the Challenger of Record) representing the Royal Swedish Yacht Club, Emirates Team New Zealand representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Luna Rossa Challenge representing Circolo della Vela Sicilia and the White Tiger Challenge representing Sail Korea Yacht Club.http://www.cupinfo.com/en/americas-cup-challenger-index-2013-34-01.php America's Cup 2013 – Teams: Defenders and Challengers – from CupInfo www.cupinfo.com Luna Rossa, a late entry, formed a partnership with Team New Zealand where they would share design and testing information.Yachting: Team NZ announce unique partnership with Luna Rossa Nov 3, 2011 The New Zealand Herald http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10763632 Following Sail Korea's withdrawal in March 2013, the number of challengers dropped to three. Defending clubUSA Golden Gate Yacht ClubOracle Team USAChallenging clubsSWE Kungliga Svenska SegelsällskapetArtemis Racinghttp://www.artemisracing.com/news/25573 Artemis Racing 2010-11-08 2020-11-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128050812/http://www.artemisracing.com/news/25573 dead NZL Royal New Zealand Yacht SquadronEmirates Team New ZealandITA Circolo della Vela SiciliaLuna Rossa Challengehttp://www.lunarossachallenge.com/ Luna Rossa Challenge Course and rules The course for the 34th America's Cup was designed to take advantage of the San Francisco Bay and bring racing within easy viewing of the shore for the first time.Factbox: America's Cup sailing rules and tactics https://www.reuters.com/article/us-americascup-rules-idUSBRE98G10M20130917 20 September 2013 Reuters 17 September 201334th America's Cup course revealed http://www.marinatimes.com/1203/americas-cup.php Marina Times 20 September 2013 http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sailing-Insrtuctions-Americas-Cup-Match-Including-Amendments-1-2.pdf Sailing Instructions America's Cup Match America's Cup 23 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927113801/http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sailing-Insrtuctions-Americas-Cup-Match-Including-Amendments-1-2.pdf 27 September 2013 dead dmy-all The starting area was furthest away from the shore, close to the Golden Gate Bridge. The boats were only allowed to enter the starting box two minutes before the usage of the starting gun, with the boat entering on port tack allowed to enter ten seconds before the starboard tack boat in order to reduce the risk of a collision at speed in the starting area.Luna Rossa: Wing 1 and port entry for Race 1 http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/17072/luna-rossa-wing-1-and-port-entry-for-race-1 America's Cup 20 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060337/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/17072/luna-rossa-wing-1-and-port-entry-for-race-1 2013-09-21 dead Alcatraz Island was a unique part of the racecourse for this event. For the first week of the event, San Francisco Bay experienced flood tides during the America's Cup races. As water flowed into the bay, there was a cone close to the Island where the incoming tide was noticeably less than the rest of the racecourse. On the upwind leg, when boats had to sail against the flood tide, tactical use of this cone was crucial.Flood tide for first eight races of America's Cup means higher wind limit http://www.mysailing.com.au/news/flood-tide-for-first-eight-races-of-america-s-cup-means-higher-wind-limit Sailing.com.au 20 September 2013 21 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060828/http://www.mysailing.com.au/news/flood-tide-for-first-eight-races-of-america-s-cup-means-higher-wind-limit dead After the starting gun signalled the start, the first leg was a short reach of around 0.5 nmi towards the shore. After rounding the reach mark, the boats travelled downwind to the leeward gate. This second leg was around 2.5 nmi in length. At the bottom of the course, the leeward gate had two different marks. Rounding either mark completed the leg. The third leg stretched around 3 nmi from the leeward gate to the windward gate. This upwind leg was the longest leg timewise, even though the AC72s are able to sail upwind close to twice the speed of the wind against them. The windward gate also had two separate marks, with the skippers able to choose either to complete the leg. On the fourth and final downwind leg, the boats aimed for the leeward mark that is closer to the shore. Rounding this mark put them on a reach sprint to the finish. The fifth leg was around 1 nmi in length. The finish line was right in front of America's Cup Park, at Piers 27/29. The length of the course varied, but was around 10 nmi in and generally took about 25 minutes to complete. During the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup on the same course, some races were raced with an extra lap around the leeward and windward gates. This seven leg course was around 16 nmi and took approximately 45 minutes to sail.About the Racecourse http://www.americascup.com/en/about/racecourse America's Cup 20 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130919142518/http://www.americascup.com/en/about/racecourse 2013-09-19 dead The racecourse was delineated by a boundary, exceeding which would cause a penalty to be incurred.Martin Mike Rules of Engagement 18 September 2013 http://www.sailingworld.com/racing/americas-cup/rules-of-engagement?page=0,0 Sailing World 20 September 2013 The first boat which reached within the three boat lengths of a mark would be given right of way unless when there was an overlap between the two boats. If this happened, room had to be made to ensure both boats could round the mark safely. Each race had a time limit of 40 minutes, after which the race would be stopped.TVNZ.21/9/2013 Harold Bennett. 2013 America's Cup Race Committee. Results Challenger determination 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup The challenger was determined in the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series. Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Cup and therefore the right to challenge Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup. Cheating penalty An international jury found Oracle Team USA guilty of cheating during the America's Cup World Series warmup event in 2012 when they placed bags of lead pellets in their 45-foot catamarans to add additional weight outside of allowed areas."America's Cup: Cheating scandal docks Oracle Team USA two races before main event starts Saturday". 4 September 2013."America's Cup champion Oracle docked 2 points". 4 September 2013."America's Cup 2013: Oracle Team USA docked two points". 4 September 2013. Penalties imposed included expelling three team members,JURY CASE AC31, JURY NOTICE JN116, Allegation of Gross Misconduct, DECISION and PARTIAL LIFTING OF THE CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/JN116.pdf#page=15 Americas Cup Jury 27 September 2013 2013-09-03 DECISIONS ON PENALTIES 105. Bryce Ruthenberg is excluded from further participation in any role in the 34th America’s Cup.... 106. Andrew Walker is excluded from further participation in any role in the 34th America’s Cup.... 108. Matt Mitchell is excluded from sailing on a Yacht competing in the Match for the 34th America’s Cup until 4 races have been completed.... 109. Dirk de Ridder is excluded from further participation in any role in the 34th America’s Cup. https://web.archive.org/web/20131007220231/http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/JN116.pdf#page=15 2013-10-07 dead a $250,000 fine, and a one-point penalty for each of the first two races of the Match in which they would otherwise score a point."Jury Notice JN117", 3 September 2013, This last penalty meant that Oracle had to win 11 races to retain the trophy, while New Zealand only needed to win 9 races to lift the cup. Cup matches The 34th America's Cup was held between challenger Team New Zealand and defender Oracle Team USA on a five-leg course on San Francisco Bay. One point was awarded for winning a race, and a total of nine points were needed to win the cup. Due to the two race penalty assessed on Oracle Team USA, they needed 11 wins to defend the cup. Wins marked in green Postponed or Abandoned races marked in red Race Date PDT US Oracle Team USA NZ Team New Zealand Delta ScoreUSNZ1September 7, 20131:15pm24:0623:3000:36012September 7, 20132:15pm23:3822:4600:52023September 8, 20131:15pm25:2825:0000:28034September 8, 20132:15pm22:4222:5000:080135September 10, 20131:15pm23:5022:4501:0504P2September 10, 20132:15pmPostponed——046September 12, 20131:15pm32:2631:3900:47057September 12, 20132:15pm25:5424:4801:06068September 14, 20131:15pm23:0924:0100:52016A3September 14, 20132:15pm———069September 15, 20131:15pm21:5322:4000:471610September 15, 20132:15pm22:1722:0000:17174September 16, 2013————17P5September 17, 20131:15pm———17P5September 17, 20132:15pm———1711September 18, 20131:15pm23:5623:4100:1518P5September 18, 20132:15pm———1812September 19, 20131:15pm23:4924:2000:3128P5September 19, 20132:15pm———28A6September 20, 20131:20pm———2813September 20, 20132:33pm27:2028:4401:2438P7September 21, 20131:15pm———38P7September 21, 20132:15pm———3814September 22, 20131:15pm33:4734:1000:234815September 22, 20132:22pm27:3428:1100:375816September 23, 20131:45pm30:4331:1600:3368P8September 23, 20132:15pm———6817September 24, 20131:15pm24:0424:3100:277818September 24, 20132:15pm22:0122:5500:548819September 25, 20131:15pm23:2424:0800:4498 1 Oracle's victories in races 4 and 8 did not award points, due to the penalty imposed by the jury. 2 Oracle used their postponement card after race 5, canceling the second race scheduled for September 10. 3 With Team New Zealand leading during the third leg, the second race on September 14 was abandoned by the race committee due to the wind exceeding the allowed maximum. 4 September 16 was on the schedule as a reserve day and would have been used to make up for races already missed. However by agreement of both teams it was treated as a lay day. 5 Both races on September 17, and the second races on both September 18 and September 19, were postponed due to the wind exceeding the allowed maximum beyond a reasonable start time. 6 With Team New Zealand well ahead in light winds near the end of the fourth leg, the first race on September 20 was abandoned by the race committee due to the race exceeding the 40-minute time limit. 7 Both races on September 21 were postponed by the race committee due to the wind direction not permitting a fair laying of the race course. 8 Due to the late start of race 16, a second race was not sailed on September 23 due to the 2:40pm cutoff time for racing. Defender and challenger personnel Oracle Team USAOracle Team USA http://oracle-team-usa.americascup.com/team Oracle Team USA 19 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130919172314/http://oracle-team-usa.americascup.com/team 2013-09-19 dead RoleNameRacesPrincipal Backer USA Larry Ellison CEO NZL Russell Coutts Skipper AUS Jimmy Spithill Tactician USA John Kostecki 1-5 GBR Ben Ainslie 6-19 Strategist AUS Tom Slingsby Wing Trimmer AUS Kyle Langford Jib Trimmer AUS Joe Newton Off-side trimmer USA Rome Kirby Grinders ATG Shannon Falcone, NZL Joe Spooner, NZL Jono MacBeth, ITA Gillo Nobili, NLD Simeon Tienpont Emirates Team New ZealandEmirates Team New Zealand http://emirates-team-new-zealand.americascup.com/ America's' Cup 19 September 2013 RoleNameRacesManaging Director NZL Grant Dalton Skipper NZL Dean Barker Tactician NZL Ray Davies Wing Trimmer AUS Glenn Ashby Trimmer NZL James Dagg Bow AUS NZL Adam Beashel Pit NZL Jeremy Lomas Pedestal 1 NZL Chris Ward Pedestal 2 NZL Rob Waddell Pedestal 3 NZL Grant Dalton 1–3, 5–7, 9–12, 17, 19 NZL Winston MacFarlane 4, 8, 13–16, 18Pedestal 4 NZL Chris McAsey Float / Grinder NZL Derek Saward Progress of the regatta Day 1: September 7 The 34th America's Cup began in contrast to the one-sided races that dominated the 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup. Team New Zealand, skippered by Dean Barker, led at the first mark, and held the lead for the second leg, which was the first leg to be facing downwind. Oracle Team USA was 4 seconds behind Team New Zealand at the bottom mark, and during the upwind third leg the lead changed several times. Team New Zealand led at the top mark by 25 seconds, and kept the lead until the finish line, winning by 36 seconds.Day 1 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/17992/its-go-time America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130912123732/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/17992/its-go-time 2013-09-12 dead Race two began as the previous one ended, with Team New Zealand in front, despite the aggressive prestart by Oracle's skipper Jimmy Spithill. Team New Zealand led the whole race, and completed the victory by 52 seconds to lead 0–2 in the overall scoreline.Emirates Team New Zealand gets leg up on ORACLE TEAM USA http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18009/emirates-team-new-zealand-gets-leg-up-on-oracle-team-usa America's Cup 16 September 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055314/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18009/emirates-team-new-zealand-gets-leg-up-on-oracle-team-usa 21 September 2013 Day 2: September 8 Oracle Team USA had more success in the initial stages of Race three, as Spithill luffed Team New Zealand at the reach mark to successfully draw a penalty. Oracle held the lead for the first downwind leg, and were 18 seconds to the good heading into the upwind third leg. The pivotal moment of the race occurred when Barker brought the New Zealand boat back on port tack within three boat lengths of the boundary. Oracle was forced to tack away due to the boundary rights, even though they were on starboard, which would have otherwise have had right of way. The 29 second lead at the top mark was held by Team New Zealand all the way to the finish. They ultimately crossed the finish line 28 seconds ahead of Oracle, making the scoreline 0–3 to Team New Zealand.Day 2 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18024/day-2-preview-oracle-team-usa-looks-to-get-kiwis-off-track America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060345/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18024/day-2-preview-oracle-team-usa-looks-to-get-kiwis-off-track 2013-09-21 dead Race four saw Oracle again lead from the start, reaching a lead of 6 seconds by the first reach mark. Although Barker pushed hard for the whole race, Spithill was able to hold off Team New Zealand, resulting in a finish 8 seconds ahead of Barker. Due to the penalty imposed by the International Jury, Oracle did not score a point, leaving the New Zealand remaining 3 points ahead.Defender, Challenger thrilling thousands with close-quarter racing on the Bay http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18047/defender-challenger-thrilling-thousands-with-close-quarter-racing-on-the-bay America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130912123720/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18047/defender-challenger-thrilling-thousands-with-close-quarter-racing-on-the-bay 2013-09-12 dead Day 3: September 10 Team New Zealand had once again lagged behind on the first leg before taking the lead when heading upwind. By the top mark, Team New Zealand were 1 minute 17 seconds ahead, a lead which they held for the remainder of the race.ORACLE TEAM USA requests extra time to regroup for 2013 America's Cup Final http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18084/oracle-team-usa-requests-extra-time-to-regroup-for-2013-americas-cup-final America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060503/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18084/oracle-team-usa-requests-extra-time-to-regroup-for-2013-americas-cup-final 2013-09-21 dead Oracle lost race five by one minute and five seconds, after which the team used its Postponement Card to call off the scheduled second race.Johnstone Duncan Superb victory for Team New Zealand http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9151116/Superb-victory-for-Team-New-Zealand 16 September 2013 Stuff 11 September 2013 The score at the end of the day was 0–4 to Team New Zealand. Day 4: September 12 On day four, Oracle Team USA announced that they had dropped John Kostecki, who had raced on San Francisco Bay for decades, in favour of Sir Ben Ainslie, the skipper of Oracle's backup boat. Another change was the noticeably lighter winds compared to the earlier days of racing.Day 4 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18104/day-4-preview-emirates-team-new-zealand-taking-one-race-at-a-time America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130913212247/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18104/day-4-preview-emirates-team-new-zealand-taking-one-race-at-a-time 2013-09-13 dead Race six followed a familiar refrain, with Oracle ahead at the start and holding that lead to the bottom of the downwind leg. After rounding the mark 12 seconds behind, Team New Zealand once again took over sailing into the wind. Despite a high number of tacks, Team New Zealand gained 55 seconds during the third leg, leading by 44 seconds at the top mark which extended to 47 seconds at the finish.Johnstone Duncan Two wins edges Team NZ closer to glory http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9161076/Two-wins-edges-Team-NZ-closer-to-glory 16 September 2013 Stuff 13 September 2013 Team New Zealand led from start to finish in Race 7. After a run of being behind at the start, Barker was strong in the windward position off the line and was able to beat Oracle Team USA by a substantial amount at the reach mark. Along with another substantial gain during the third leg, Oracle Team USA could not counter Team New Zealand's progress and finished 1:06 behind. Team New Zealand closed the day ahead 0–6.Emirates Team New Zealand sweeps two from ORACLE TEAM USA http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18117/emirates-team-new-zealand-sweeps-two-from-oracle-team-usa-in-2013-americas-cup-final America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060157/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18117/emirates-team-new-zealand-sweeps-two-from-oracle-team-usa-in-2013-americas-cup-final 2013-09-21 dead Day 5: September 14 In race eight, Team New Zealand nearly capsized. Leading from the start to midway up the third leg, Team New Zealand was tacking back to starboard to once again cover Oracle. However, a lack of hydraulic power during the turn meant that the sail did not move in time, causing the boat's starboard hull to rise out of the water.Emirates Team New Zealand nearly capsizes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoOjcDf_dJA https://web.archive.org/web/20130916155604/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoOjcDf_dJA&gl=US&hl=en 2013-09-16 dead America's Cup 16 September 2013Johnstone Duncan Instincts keep Barker's team afloat http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9168180/Instincts-keep-Barkers-team-afloat 16 September 2013 Stuff 16 September 2013 Following the incident, Barker was penalised for failing to give way to Oracle, which was on starboard tack at the time. The New Zealand boat followed Spithill to finish 52 seconds behind. Oracle's victory completed the penalty imposed by the International Jury, allowing them to accrue points for any subsequent victories.Near disaster for challenger as defender wins for second time http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18193/near-disaster-for-challenger-aids-defender-at-34th-americas-cup America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060454/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18193/near-disaster-for-challenger-aids-defender-at-34th-americas-cup 2013-09-21 dead Team New Zealand were ahead during the third leg of the day's second race, but it was abandoned by the Race Committee due to the wind exceeding the 22.6 knot on allowable maximum (23 knot minus the 0.4 knot tide).Day 5 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18177/day-5-preview-spithill-eyes-upset America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060334/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18177/day-5-preview-spithill-eyes-upset 2013-09-21 dead Day 6: September 15 In race nine, Oracle Team USA won the start and extended its lead at each mark. Unlike in previous races, Oracle extended their lead at every mark (including those upwind), allowing Oracle to obtain a point for the first time in the series and setting the score at 1–6.Kiwis take 17-second Race 10 win https://www.espn.com/olympics/sailing/story/_/id/9678150/america-cup-oracle-team-usa-cruises-wire-wire-race-9-victory 16 September 2013 Associated Press 15 September 2013 Team New Zealand won race ten by 16 seconds; multiple reports described the race as among the most competitive of the series.Kiwis just 2 wins away from the Cup after winning a thrilling Race 10 to salvage a split http://blog.sfgate.com/americascup/2013/09/15/oracle-team-usa-has-turned-the-tables-on-the-upwind-leg-it-rolls-to-convincing-win-in-race-9/ 16 September 2013 SFGate 15 September 2013 18 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130918070103/http://blog.sfgate.com/americascup/2013/09/15/oracle-team-usa-has-turned-the-tables-on-the-upwind-leg-it-rolls-to-convincing-win-in-race-9/ deadPickles Michelle Neck-and-neck high drama at America's Cup Race 10 http://www.3news.co.nz/Neck-and-neck-high-drama-at-Americas-Cup-Race-10/tabid/415/articleID/313432/Default.aspx 16 September 2013 3 News 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055844/http://www.3news.co.nz/Neck-and-neck-high-drama-at-Americas-Cup-Race-10/tabid/415/articleID/313432/Default.aspx 21 September 2013 dead dmy-all Barker looked to have been left behind by Spithill at the startline, but managed to hold an overlap as the AC72s entered the three boat length circle at the reach mark. Team New Zealand took the 3 second lead, and increased it to 11 seconds at the second mark. Oracle again showed their new competitiveness during the upwind beat, and the lead changed three times. As the boats approached the top mark on split tacks, Barker slowed the boat, and then aimed down to pass under Oracle at speed. The top mark split was only 1 second as Oracle rounded in front of the shore, and Aotearoa rounded the other mark. With the race still too close to call during the downwind leg, Spithill made the call to dip behind Team New Zealand rather than jibe. The gap almost instantly became 100 metres. Barker was able to hold this lead to the finish, taking the series to 1–7.Highlights: America's Cup Finals Races 9 &10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN8ykSNoanI https://web.archive.org/web/20130916075125/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN8ykSNoanI 2013-09-16 dead America's Cup 16 September 2013Day 6 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18207/day-6-preview-what-dramas-in-store-for-today America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130919111505/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18207/day-6-preview-what-dramas-in-store-for-today 2013-09-19 dead 34th America's Cup delivers more heart-pounding action as teams split the day http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18215/34th-americas-cup-delivers-more-heart-pounding-action-as-teams-split-the-day America's Cup 16 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060342/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18215/34th-americas-cup-delivers-more-heart-pounding-action-as-teams-split-the-day 2013-09-21 dead In the post race press conference, Barker said "If you didn’t enjoy today’s racing you should probably watch another sport." Day 7: September 17 September 16 was scheduled as a reserve day. It would have been used to make up for races that had already been missed, however it was instead treated a rest day by agreement of both teams on the day.2014-01-17 Barker: Dalton's rest-day call 'mistake' https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailing/americas-cup/americas-cup-daltons-rest-day-call-a-mistake/4YTE2L3XQM3APDCF3NNZ7ACCNE/ 2024-10-14 en-NZ The next schedule race day was September 17 however high winds resulted in a postponement. Both teams were keen to race, and headed out to the starting area. However the start time for the first race was pushed back several times due to the 20.1 knot on wind limit, and with the wind continuing to increase, at 1:31 pm the Race Committee made the postponement official.Tuesday racing postponed http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18236/day-7-preview-oracle-team-usa-cant-stop-believing America's Cup 17 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130919111517/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18236/day-7-preview-oracle-team-usa-cant-stop-believing 2013-09-19 dead Day 8: September 18 Team New Zealand led all the way to win race eleven by 15 seconds, to move to match point in the race for the Cup. During the pre-start, Barker manoeuvred in front of Spithill, delaying both boats from crossing the start line until well after the gun had gone. Oracle performed well on the upwind beat, but Team New Zealand covered well, and the boats rounded opposite marks 17 seconds apart. At the final mark, Barker kept Aotearoa between Oracle and the mark, and the rounding was well below the usual speed. Team New Zealand were able to accelerate away leaving Oracle almost stationary in the water on the sprint to the finish line, taking the score to 1–8.Emirates Team New Zealand on precipice of winning 34th America's Cup http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18269/emirates-team-new-zealand-on-precipice-of-winning-34th-americas-cup America's Cup 19 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055455/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18269/emirates-team-new-zealand-on-precipice-of-winning-34th-americas-cup 2013-09-21 deadOne win from America's Cup glory http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9183931/One-win-from-Americas-Cup-glory 19 September 2013 Stuff 19 September 2013 The second race of the day suffered a 15-minute wind delay postponement. The postponement came at the same as the boats hit the start line. Barker had perfected a time on distance sprint to the line, to obtain a lead on the way to the reach mark. The boats made their way back to the starting area, but the wind and the strong outgoing tide combined to confirm the postponement of racing for the day.Day 8: Live race blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18260/preview-wednesday-could-be-the-day America's Cup 18 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055649/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18260/preview-wednesday-could-be-the-day 2013-09-21 deadLewis Paul America's Cup: Wind postpones racing after Team NZ win race 11 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11126853 19 September 2013 The New Zealand Herald 19 September 2013 Day 9: September 19 Barker was aggressive in the pre-start phase of the first race of Day 9. However, Spithill positioned Oracle such that Team New Zealand was forced to keep clear and ultimately allowing Oracle to led the whole race, eventually wining race twelve by 31 seconds. Oracle performed stronger on the uphill leg than in previous races, and were able to sail on their foils at speeds approaching 32 knot km/h. Oracle gained their second point to take the score to 2–8.ORACLE TEAM USA foils Kiwis' victory plans with win in Race 12 http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18291/oracle-team-usa-foils-kiwis-victory-plans-with-win-in-race-12 America's Cup 20 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055148/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18291/oracle-team-usa-foils-kiwis-victory-plans-with-win-in-race-12 2013-09-21 deadJohnstone Duncan Oracle hit back to take first race http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9188878/Oracle-hit-back-to-take-first-race 20 September 2013 Stuff 20 September 2013 The start time for the second race of the day was pushed back several times due to the wind exceeding the allowed limit. At one point the teams were able to enter the starting box, but the wind then exceeded the limit again. Racing was then postponed for the day, allowing Oracle to keep alert for another day.Day 9 Live Racing Blog – ORACLE TEAM USA take one http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18282/day-9-preview-no-margin-for-error America's Cup 19 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054336/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18282/day-9-preview-no-margin-for-error 2013-09-21 dead Day 10: September 20 Day ten brought the lightest winds seen in the 34th America's Cup. The start of the first race was pushed back by five minutes, due to the need to shift one of the marks on the start line. Oracle had the better start in the 8 knot on winds, and luffed Team New Zealand at the reach mark. The first downward leg was very different from the rest of the racing, as neither boat was able to sail on its foils. Aotearoa appeared to be the stronger boat in the light breeze, and rounded the leeward gate 1:42 ahead of the Americans. The New Zealand boat continued to extend their lead during the third leg. The race was ultimately abandoned due to the time limit being exceeded, despite 90 percent of the race being completed and Team New Zealand being ahead by more than 1,000 metres.Johnstone Duncan Low winds rob Team NZ America's Cup glory http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9193936/Low-winds-rob-Team-NZ-Americas-Cup-glory 21 September 2013 Stuff 21 September 2013Day 10 live racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18302/day-10-preview-still-no-margin-for-error America's Cup 20 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053842/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18302/day-10-preview-still-no-margin-for-error 2013-09-21 dead The resail of race thirteen began at 2:33pm in 12 knot of wind. Spithill attempted to hook Barker during the pre start to gain advantage, but Barker managed to prevent Oracle from gaining the overlap. Team New Zealand led over the line, and took a 3-second lead around the reach mark. The pivotal moment of the race came towards the end of the second leg. Team New Zealand were slightly ahead and tried to cross in front of Oracle who had the starboard tack advantage. Spithill had to evade the Kiwi boat, and gained a penalty for the infraction. With the boats still close heading into the leeward gate, a mistake by Team New Zealand forced two jibes in quick succession and left the boat almost non-moving. Oracle led from this point, ultimately winning by 1:24 in what was their biggest winning margin in the Cup. Oracle's victory brought the score to 3–8.Lewis Paul America's Cup: Oracle take race 13 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11128103 21 September 2013 The New Zealand Herald 21 September 2013ORACLE TEAM USA victory in Race 13 forces 34th America's Cup to 11th day http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18321/oracle-team-usa-victory-in-race-13-forces-34th-americas-cup-to-11th-day America's Cup 21 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054209/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18321/oracle-team-usa-victory-in-race-13-forces-34th-americas-cup-to-11th-day 2013-09-21 dead Day 11: September 21 Poor conditions, including rain and southerly winds, caused the race committee to push the start of day 11's racing back several times, hoping that the wind would turn enough to allow racing. This did not happen by the start cut off time, and weather again forced postponement of the day's racing.Day 11 Preview: Start time set for 1440 http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18341/day-12-preview-whats-gonna-happen-today America's Cup 21 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130925233500/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18341/day-12-preview-whats-gonna-happen-today 2013-09-25 deadJohnstone Duncan Weather impacts America's Cup again http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9195273/Weather-impacts-Americas-Cup-again 22 September 2013 Stuff 22 September 2013 Day 12: September 22 Racing on the 22nd of September brought the America's Cup into its third week, equalling the previous longest regatta in Cup history, the 31st America's Cup. A whale was also spotted in San Francisco Bay, bringing enough of a concern that it was tracked to ensure it would not affect racing.Johnstone Duncan Whale threatens America's Cup racing http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9197325/Whale-threatens-Americas-Cup-racing 23 September 2013 Stuff 23 September 2013 Race fourteen was another start-to-end win by Oracle. Starting in the leeward position, Spithill again luffed Barker hard substantially past the reach mark. This set up a strong lead for the first downwind beat. On the upwind leg Team New Zealand were able to close the lead, and at one point had to dip under the American boat. However, they could not utilise the advantage to enough effect, and Oracle led well around the top mark. Team New Zealand once again closed the lead about halfway down the fourth leg, but could not make the pass. Oracle won by 23 seconds, to bring the score to 4–8.Johnstone Duncan More agony for Team NZ as Oracle win again http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9197325/More-agony-for-Team-NZ-as-Oracle-win-again 23 September 2013 Stuff 23 September 2013ORACLE TEAM USA extends 34th America's Cup with four consecutive wins http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18372/oracle-team-usa-extends-34th-americas-cup-with-four-consecutive-wins America's Cup 23 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927113757/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18372/oracle-team-usa-extends-34th-americas-cup-with-four-consecutive-wins 2013-09-27 dead Team New Zealand led off the line for race fifteen, but the leeward position of the Oracle Team USA boat allowed them to round the reach mark first. A strong downwind leg from the American boat saw them round the leeward gate 1 minute ahead of Team New Zealand. Team New Zealand cut Oracle's lead in half by the windward gate, but were unable to make up the rest of the gap. Oracle had their best day in the race yet, winning both races to bring the score to 5–8.Day 12 Live Racing Blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18358/day-12-preview-two-races-expected America's Cup 22 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926031342/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18358/day-12-preview-two-races-expected 2013-09-26 dead Day 13: September 23 The start of race sixteen was delayed for 30 minutes while the race committee waited for the wind to increase. Emirates Team New Zealand took the leeward position at the start line but Oracle Team USA was able to sail on their foils, and sailed over on top of the New Zealand boat to lead by five seconds at the reach mark.America's Cup: Oracle wins Race 16 Darryl Matsuda 2013-09-23 http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_24157510/americas-cup-lights-winds-could-be-problem Times-Herald Local News 2013-09-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928140455/http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_24157510/americas-cup-lights-winds-could-be-problem 2013-09-28 dead At the second mark, the New Zealand team were 13 seconds behind Oracle and after a tacking duel upwind to the third mark, Oracle was able to obtain the wind advantage for the downwind leg. Oracle sailed conservatively downwind gaining a 21-second lead for the fourth mark, which they extended to 33 seconds by finish line, taking the score to 6–8.ORACLE TEAM USA takes another step towards defending http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18399/oracle-team-usa-takes-another-step-towards-defending America's Cup 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927180435/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18399/oracle-team-usa-takes-another-step-towards-defending 2013-09-27 dead The earlier delay meant no second race for the day, as it would have exceeded the cutoff time of 2:40pm.Day 13 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18387/day-13-preview-challenger-and-defender-desperate-for-a-victory America's Cup 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926031338/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18387/day-13-preview-challenger-and-defender-desperate-for-a-victory 2013-09-26 dead Day 14: September 24 Race seventeen saw two penalties at the start against Emirates Team New Zealand. During the prestart, Dean Barker made his move too early, allowing Spithill to hook Barker. Oracle then took full advantage of their windward-leeward right of way, forcing Barker to attempt to stay out of the way. Due to the extremely low boat speed at the time, Team New Zealand was unable to avoid the American boat, and there was contact between the two AC72s as a second penalty was awarded against the New Zealand boat.Official animation of the incident http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/R17-1-USA-pen-NZL-x-2-.iPad_.mp4 America's Cup 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927204948/http://noticeboard.americascup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/R17-1-USA-pen-NZL-x-2-.iPad_.mp4 27 September 2013 dead dmy-all By the time the penalties had been completed, Oracle had accelerated away to find themselves ahead by 18 seconds at the reach mark. Oracle built on this to obtain a 29-second lead to leeward gate, although this was trimmed to 19 seconds at the end of the third leg. Oracle went on to win by 27 seconds and cut Team New Zealand's lead to 7–8.Day 14 racing blog http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18416/day-14-preview-on-the-brink-of-history America's Cup 26 September 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130927161823/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18416/day-14-preview-on-the-brink-of-history 27 September 2013 "We're not going to stop--we're going to keep going all the way to the end", said Spithill. "We really want this. You can sense it on board".America's Cup: Ben Ainslie's tactics help Oracle set up thrilling finale Rory Carroll The Guardian 25 September 2013 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/sep/25/americas-cup-team-usa-finale Barker called this defeat "an absolute shocker" as he ended in "a really dead spot". In race eighteen the New Zealand boat led at the start and up to the first mark. They set the speed record of the series, reaching 47.57 knots (24 m/s; 88 km/h; 55 mph) as they rounded the mark, to lead by 5 seconds. They kept the lead during the first downwind run, but Oracle took the lead at the first crossing on the upwind leg, after Team New Zealand made a poor tack. Team New Zealand had starboard tack advantage and the lead at the time, but did not cover Oracle. The American boat was sailing on their foils, and was able to sail past Team New Zealand without much difficulty. Oracle went on to lead by 57 seconds at the windward gate and kept the lead for the rest of race, winning by 54 seconds.ORACLE TEAM USA, Emirates Team New Zealand in winner-take-all race for the 34th America's Cup http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18424/oracle-team-usa-emirates-team-new-zealand-in-winner-take-all-race-for-the-34th-americas-cup America's Cup 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927181107/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18424/oracle-team-usa-emirates-team-new-zealand-in-winner-take-all-race-for-the-34th-americas-cup 2013-09-27 dead This result tied the series 8–8 and forced a winner-take-all race. Spithill called this win "very impressive" and said, "It gives us a lot of confidence going into tomorrow", saying that Wednesday will be "the most exciting day in the history of our lives. We wouldn't want to be anywhere else".Amazing comeback is complete for Oracle — now it's down to Race 19 September 24, 2013 Tom FitzGerald San Francisco Chronicle http://blog.sfgate.com/americascup/2013/09/24/amazing-comeback-is-complete-for-oracle-now-its-down-to-race-19-wednesday/ September 25, 2013 September 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928124258/http://blog.sfgate.com/americascup/2013/09/24/amazing-comeback-is-complete-for-oracle-now-its-down-to-race-19-wednesday/ dead Day 15: September 25 The final day of the 34th America's Cup brought only the third winner-takes-all match in Cup history (previous such matches had occurred in 1920 and 1983). Barker and Spithill had also both moved into the top 5 all time America's Cup skippers during this regatta.Race 19 blog: OTUSA stages massive comeback to win 34th America's Cup http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18441/final-preview-barker-vs-spithill-for-winner-take-all-race-at-1315 America's Cup 25 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131221043319/https://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18441/final-preview-barker-vs-spithill-for-winner-take-all-race-at-1315 21 December 2013 Team New Zealand had port entry advantage, and were able to convert this into the leeward position at the start line and a lead around the reach mark. Oracle had a moment where both bows dipped into the water, slowing them to open some separation between the two boats. The first downwind leg saw both boats foiling at around 40 knots, at times well within 100 m of each other. Team New Zealand took the lead into the upwind third leg, but were unable to hold it. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/sailing/ben-ainslie/10335134/Sir-Ben-Ainslies-Oracle-Team-USA-win-Americas-Cup-2013-following-greatest-comeback.html Sir Ben Ainslie's Oracle Team USA win America's Cup 2013 following greatest comeback 26 September 2013 Daily Telegraph 26 September 2013 Oracle once again showed their upwind foiling ability and were able to pass. Team New Zealand and Barker refused to give up, but in the absence of any mistakes from Oracle, they confirmed their victory 9–8 by 44 seconds on the line to the cheers of the crowd.Johnstone Duncan Oracle complete amazing America's Cup comeback http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/9211193/Oracle-complete-amazing-Americas-Cup-comeback 25 September 2013 Stuff 26 September 2013ORACLE TEAM USA stages massive comeback to win 34th America's Cup http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18441/final-preview-barker-vs-spithill-for-winner-take-all-race-at-1315 America's Cup 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926031336/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18441/final-preview-barker-vs-spithill-for-winner-take-all-race-at-1315 2013-09-26 dead At the press conference following the race, Barker said his team was "[feeling] pretty smashed, they are feeling it pretty bad", whilst Spithill said Team New Zealand were a "tough team".http://www.3news.co.nz/Dean-Barker-Americas-Cup-2013-was-slipping-away-yesterday/tabid/415/articleID/314751/Default.aspx Dean Barker: America's Cup 2013 was slipping away yesterday https://web.archive.org/web/20130928141710/http://www.3news.co.nz/Dean-Barker-Americas-Cup-2013-was-slipping-away-yesterday/tabid/415/articleID/314751/Default.aspx 2013-09-28 3 News NZ 26 September 2013 dead https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/24274103 Ben Ainslie's USA beat Team New Zealand in decider 26 September 2013 BBC Sport 26 September 2013http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/oracle-team-usa-completes-historic-america-cup-comeback-article-1.1467496 Oracle Team USA completes greatest comeback in America's Cup history, defeating Emirates New Zealand 25 September 2013 New York Daily News 26 September 2013 29 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130929085318/http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/oracle-team-usa-completes-historic-america-cup-comeback-article-1.1467496 dead Safety issues concerning the AC72 AC72 Following the announcement of AC72-class boats being used for the 2013 America's Cup, their power and speed attracted criticism as a potential safety risk.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/sailing/10048580/Andrew-Simpsons-death-sparks-Americas-Cup-full-investigation-over-sailing-safety-fears.html Andrew Simpson's death sparks America's Cup full investigation over sailing safety fears The Telegraph 13 May 2013 Oracle's first AC72 pitch-poled in October 2012 after only eight days of sailing. Though there were no injuries to the crew, the yacht was heavily damaged as the tide pulled it outside the bay into the Pacific Ocean. On May 9, 2013, Swedish team Artemis' first AC72 yacht flipped, resulting in the death of Olympic gold medalist Andrew James Simpson.Olympic gold medalist dies after America's Cup sailboat capsizes in San Francisco Bay. Stephen Barclay, CEO of the America's Cup Event Authority, promised a full inquiry into the events leading to Simpson's death and appointed a review committee to investigate both the Oracle and Artemis accidents, and to make recommendations for increasing the safety of the sailors. Broadcasting The NBC Sports Group acquired the American television broadcast rights in 2012, making it the first time the race would be on network TV since 1992.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20120301/americas-cup-on-nbc/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130929084724/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20120301/americas-cup-on-nbc/ dead September 29, 2013 NBC acquires rights to broadcast America's Cup in 2013 Sports Illustrated 25 Sep 2013 The first two races aired on NBC with subsequent races airing live on NBC Sports Network. The races were also broadcast live and available on demand on the official America's Cup YouTube channel. To enhance television coverage, America's Cup officials developed LiveLine, a system that inserts graphics into live shots from helicopters similar to the first down line graphics system used on American football broadcasts. LiveLine would be used to show distance between boats, boat speed, course boundaries and marks, boat paths, wind speed and ocean current direction. Race yachts carried military grade GPS tracking and telemetry systems to enhance the accuracy of measurements.http://www.americascup.com/en/news/6/press/2301/americas-cup-wins-sports-emmy-award America's Cup Wins Sports Emmy Award America's Cup 25 Sep 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927171205/http://www.americascup.com/en/news/6/press/2301/americas-cup-wins-sports-emmy-award 2013-09-27 dead The system, developed by Sportvision, Inc., the America's Cup Event Authority, and NBC Sports Network, won the George Wensel Outstanding Technical Achievement Award at the 33rd Sports Emmy Awards. International broadcasters Worldwide: YouTubehttp://www.americascup.com/about/broadcast Worldwide Television Broadcast list America's Cup 25 Sep 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130813000056/http://www.americascup.com/about/broadcast 2013-08-13 dead Host broadcaster: NBC, NBC Sports Network North America Canada: Sportsnet, RDS Europe France, Monaco: Canal+ Austria:, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland: Servus TV Cyprus: CYBC Czech Republic, Slovakia: Nova Sport Spain: RTVE Portugal: Sport TV Ireland: Sky Sports Sweden: TV4 Russia: Ocean TV United Kingdom: Sky Sports Asia and Oceania Australia: Fox Sports Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan: Fox Sports, STAR Sports Hong Kong: PCCW India: TEN Sports Japan: TBS, TBC New Zealand: TVNZ Singapore: SingTel, Fox Sports, STAR Sports South America ESPN Africa and the Middle East OSN 35th America's Cup Only moments after the win by Oracle Team USA, Hamilton Island Yacht Club in Queensland, Australia issued a challenge for the 2017 America's Cup. The challenge was accepted by the Golden Gate Yacht Club, which remained defender.http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/media/press-releases/hamilton-island-yacht-club-confirmed-as-challenger Hamilton Island Yacht Club Confirmed as Challenger of the 35th America's Cup 1 October 2013http://oracle-team-usa.americascup.com/news/5463/australias-hamilton-island-yacht-club-confirmed-as-challenger-of-record Australia's Hamilton Island Yacht Club confirmed as Challenger of Record https://web.archive.org/web/20131002104013/http://oracle-team-usa.americascup.com/news/5463/australias-hamilton-island-yacht-club-confirmed-as-challenger-of-record 2013-10-02 30 September 2013 dead America's Cup Final Press Conference – Day 15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXi4Hc4cLlg https://web.archive.org/web/20130926020259/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXi4Hc4cLlg 2013-09-26 dead 25 September 2013 Australian billionaire Bob Oatley was said to be financially backing the Hamilton Island Yacht Club as the Challenger of Record.http://www.brw.com.au/p/brw-lounge/bob_oatley_cup_fund_hamilton_island_4c2MopXpfn6okMJQ1OSVpK John Stensholt Bob Oatley funds Hamilton Island-based bid for America's Cup BRW 30 September 2013 1 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130930025918/http://www.brw.com.au/p/brw-lounge/bob_oatley_cup_fund_hamilton_island_4c2MopXpfn6okMJQ1OSVpK 30 September 2013 dead dmy-all HIYC withdrew its challenge on 18 July 2014, and in November 2014 it was announced that Bermuda would host the 2017 America's Cup.https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/ap-source-bermuda-host-2017-americas-cup-27066204 AP Source: Bermuda to Host 2017 America's Cup 20 November 2014 Bernie Wilson Associated Press ABC News See also San Francisco Bay Area Deed of Gift of the America's Cup References 30em External links Official America's Cup website http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0sllUFB3RvBx9WhMROge5elj0ngEaDCK americascup.com September 2013 2013 America's Cup video replays / Americas Cup Race Stats 2013 Website Category:2013 in American sports Category:2013 in sailing Category:2013 in sports in California 2013 Category:September 2013 sports events in the United States Category:Sports competitions in San Francisco