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America's Cup: Races 9 & 10

3rd & 7 37yd

Welcome to live updates of the sixth day of racing in the 34th America's Cup. Well is doubtful we can get any more dramatic then yesterday's events after Team NZ very nearly tipped over but you've got to expect the unexpected with these boats so tune in for what should be another action-packed day.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:29:06 PM
We begin the day with race 9, which was postponed yesterday due to high winds. That will start at 8.10am with race 10 set for a 9.10am start, however high winds are again expected to put the second race of the day in doubt.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:30:04 PM
Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill, I have to mention he's an Australian here, as added a bit of spice to today's racing by posting a photo with some strong words for Team NZ. See Dana Johannsen's story here: www.nzherald.co.nz

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:31:47 PM
@emiratesteamnz heading out for another day on the water #AmericasCup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BUObsziCAAA3FyN.jpg

by Dana Johannsen via twitter 9/15/2013 7:33:19 PM
The front page of today's Herald

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:34:47 PM
by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:38:33 PM
PRO Race 9 Start: 13:15

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 7:40:36 PM
"Just as heart-rates had returned to normal following yesterday's dramatic day on the water, we're set for another day of America's Cup racing in San Francisco," Dana Johannsen writes.

"The conditions on the race course are looking extremely challenging for the two crews, with the breeze on the Bay expected to be much higher than the 17-20 knots that had initially been forecast."

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:44:12 PM
WND Wind 240 at 17.6 kts, 21.2 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 7:44:18 PM
With a strong ebb current reducing the effective wind limit to 21.8 knots for the first race and 22.4 for the second, it is likely we might see another day disrupted by weather conditions.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:44:49 PM
And if you're getting a bit annoyed over the wind limit then you should read this from Paul Lewis - www.nzherald.co.nz

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:47:43 PM
by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:49:05 PM
Cracking morning in #SF for day 6 of racing #AmericasCup instagram.com/p/eSb4s_SVAn/

by Dana Johannsen via twitter 9/15/2013 7:49:36 PM
Herald graphic - Race 8 What went wrong?

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:54:27 PM
PRO USA Port

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 7:56:39 PM
PRO ETNZ Stbd\

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 7:56:44 PM
PRO Current -2.2

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 7:56:54 PM
Looking fresh out on the race course. Perhaps too windy for any racing today! ! @americascup

by nath49er via twitter retweeted by djohannsenNZH 9/15/2013 7:59:05 PM
We're about 15 minutes away from the start of race 9. Another huge day in San Fran, if they race at all that is.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 7:59:27 PM
WND Wind 235 at 18.9 kts, 19.8 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:03:02 PM
Thanks for keeping us updated. The prosperity of NZ relies on these guys.

by Steve 9/15/2013 8:05:56 PM
Minutes away now. Conditions sound quite rough. How will Team NZ be feeling after yesterday's drama? Pretty calm according to Paul Lewis. www.nzherald.co.nz

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:08:15 PM
The cat came back! Today's front page http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BUOqZM6CQAAn030.jpg

by Shayne Currie via twitter retweeted by djohannsenNZH 9/15/2013 8:08:51 PM
Good news. Grant Dalton is back on the boat. Team NZ haven't lost when he's on board.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:08:53 PM
do we only need to win 8 races to win the Americas cup? by then there wont be enough races left for Oracle to overcome us. Please confirm

by mangereboy 9/15/2013 8:09:12 PM
It's first to nine points. They'll race as many as it takes until someone does that.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:09:46 PM
Again.....from Singapore at 4am....this is it.....yes thanks for the blow by blow!

by Geoff 9/15/2013 8:09:51 PM
WND Wind 240 at 18.1 kts, 20.6 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:10:04 PM
The crews are ready. Just under 4 minutes to race start.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:11:25 PM
Race 9 (NZL,USA): Warning, 3:00 until start

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:12:01 PM
Team NZ will arrive from starboard. Oracle on port entry - which is the advantage.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:12:04 PM
USA Began Entry

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:12:54 PM
NZL Began Entry

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:13:04 PM
We've yet to have a boat cross the line before the start yet (that's my attempt to jinx Oracle).

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:13:15 PM
Both boats enter the prestart. The next two minutes is vital.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:13:44 PM
WND Wind 235 at 17.8 kts, 19.6 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:14:32 PM
An aggressive move by Barker but Oracle in control.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:14:42 PM
Race 9 (NZL,USA): Started

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:15:00 PM
Oracle look set to win the start.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:15:03 PM
USA Crossed Start Line

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:15:23 PM
NZL Crossed Start Line

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:15:27 PM
Oracle on the left, Team NZ next to them on the right. A very controlled start though, Oracle finally pull the trigger and we're off.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:15:44 PM
USA Rounded Mark 1, 0:54.5 after start

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:15:55 PM
NZL Rounded Mark 1, 0:04.3 behind leader

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/15/2013 8:15:59 PM
Oracle will have the clear lead around mark 1. Now up to Team NZ to keep the pressure on downwind.

by Cameron McMillan 9/15/2013 8:16:14 PM