News: Defender, Challenger thrilling thousands with close-quarter racing on the Bay - YouTube:
"Tens of thousands of race fans flocked to the shores of San Francisco Bay for the second day in a row and were treated to some of the most compelling America's Cup racing in the 162-year history of the event. A crowd of some 45,000 people took in yesterday's racing from the America's Cup Park, at Piers 27/29, and America's Cup Village, at Marina Green. Thousands more lined other vantage points around the bay, and many of them returned today to see even more thrilling action, all spurred on by the wild AC72, the flying, foiling machine that can sail at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour. Defender ORACLE TEAM USA and challenger Emirates Team New Zealand split the two races. The Kiwis won the first by 28 seconds, overcoming a penalty and passing the defender in an exhausting tacking duel on the upwind leg. ORACLE TEAM USA rebounded to win the second race by a scant 8 seconds. The Kiwis lead the series 3-0, but the win allowed ORACLE TEAM USA to put a halt to the Kiwis' winning streak . . ."
Scheduled for Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013 - ORACLE TEAM USA vs EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND, Races 5 and 6 (available where not blocked by broadcast rights)
America's Cup racing continues
Tuesday, September 10th, with Race 5 (1:15 pm PT), and Race 6 (2:15 pm PT). More info at americascup.org. Sunday replay video:
http://www.johnthecrowd.com/2013/09/americas-cup-kiwis-and-usa-each-win-one.html
Oracle Team USA wins Race 4 of America's Cup - ESPN:
"It was the first victory of the regatta for Oracle, which still has a long way to go to keep the oldest trophy in international sports. Owned by software billionaire Larry Ellison of Oracle Corp., Oracle Team USA was docked two points by an international jury in the biggest cheating scandal in the regatta's 162-year history. That meant the Americans started at minus-2. Oracle needs to win 10 more races to keep the silver trophy."
America's Cup: Oracle Team USA wins Race 4
San Jose Mercury News
SAN FRANCISCO -- Just when it seemed as if Oracle Team USA might fritter out quickly, the defending champion won its first America's Cup race in dramatic fashion Sunday, breaking the winning streak of Emirates Team New Zealand and giving the team ...
Sailing-Oracle win shows New Zealand has not locked up America's Cup
Reuters
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Sailing Season Preview
WashingtonCollegeSports.com
CHESTERTOWN, Md. -- The 2013-14 intercollegiate sailing season begins this weekend and Washington College will embark on the campaign with a familiar face as its new head coach. Conner Blouin, a two-time All-America honorable mention skipper and ...
Sailing - Park wants GB sailors to look to Rio
Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Sailing - Park wants GB sailors to look to Rio. Stephen Park wants Britain's sailors to use this week's test regatta in Santander to prepare for the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships, which will double-up as qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Smooth sailing Regatta draws novice and experienced sailors alike
Foster's Daily Democrat
The Challenger's Cup is special event designed with people of all capabilities in mind, as someone with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders is matched up to be apart of the crew on a sail or powerboat. According to Gage, every year ...
European and World Sailing Championships Dun Laoghaire
Irish Times
Britain's Cameron Douglas competing in the Laser European and World SailingChampionships, at Dun Laoghaire. Photo: Eric Luke / THE IRISH TIMES. European and World Sailing Championships Dun Laoghaire. Competitors from 43 nations , launch their ...
Oman Sail names 10-member team for Arab Sailing event
Oman Tribune
Selected from the ranks of Oman's best youth and senior sailors, the Omani team will square up against some 80 sailors from the Middle East and North Africa when the 2013 Arab Sailing Championships is held from October 21 to 27 in Kuwait. The Omani ...
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