Race 19...why on earth did Team NZ (with right of way) chose to tack early at the upwind rather than do a covering tack above Oracle??????
I always support NZ at America's Cup races, but I now I'm resigned to the fact that the momentum and the final victory (tomorrow) belongs to Oracle.
Ah just as well, I prefer the look of the Aquaracer to the Omega anyways!!

ben

: I've been rooting for the boat carrying the TAG Heuer logo, and
: the American flag. How about you?

: Jeff

:
: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/oracle-wins-stay-alive-americas-cup-20350142
:

: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

: Oracle Wins 6th Straight in America's Cup

: SAN FRANCISCO September 24, 2013 (AP)

: By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer, Associated Press

: Skipper Jimmy Spithill and Oracle Team USA remained alive in the
: America's Cup by running their astonishing winning streak to six
: after forcing Emirates Team New Zealand into two penalties at
: the start of Race 17 on Tuesday.

: Oracle Team USA, owned by software tycoon Larry Ellison, won its
: ninth race overall but trails the Kiwis 8-7 because it was
: docked two points for illegally modifying boats in warmup
: regattas.

: Team New Zealand has been marooned on match point since Wednesday.

: Spithill appeared in trouble just before the start but hooked
: behind the Kiwis into favored leeward position. The 72-foot
: catamarans touched as Oracle tactician Ben Ainslie yelled at the
: Kiwis to tack away. They collided again, with Ainslie gesturing
: angrily.

: Team New Zealand sat dead in the water to clear the penalties as
: Oracle sped away.

: Race 18 was scheduled for later Tuesday.