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America's Cup decider

3rd & 7 37yd

Welcome to live updates of the final day of the 34th America's Cup regatta. I'm Cameron McMillan and I'll be providing updates of what should be a dramatic sporting event. Oracle Team USA sit in the box seat after coming back from 8-1 down to level the scores at 8-8. Not it's sudden death for both teams.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:41:40 PM
One final time ... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVCE_B8CcAEHZdU.jpg

by Shayne Currie via twitter 9/25/2013 7:42:15 PM
TIM ~30 min to start of the final race, conditions perfect, Wind 270 at 19.0 kts, 22.0 kts peak. Limit 24.4 kts.

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/25/2013 7:45:00 PM
America's Cup: Strong winds set for decider @djohannsennzh previews the final race, which looks set to go ahead. nzh.tw/11130256

by nzherald Sport via twitter 9/25/2013 7:45:11 PM
Dana reports: A breeze up around the wind limit of 24.4 knots is forecast for around the 1.15pm start time in San Francisco (8.15am NZT), but Murray said conditions throughout the morning have been calmed than expected.

"I looked out the window and hour ago and I was very concerned, I look out the window before I walked over here and I am very happy because the breeze has died down," he said

"We were in a similar position yesterday, we were right on the wind limit about an hour before the start and then the breeze died six knots."

"There's some confidence in the air that we'll get away on time."

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:48:28 PM
Go Boys

by Tony 9/25/2013 7:48:43 PM
seriously, I would be extremely tempted to play the "card" and spend another day trying to diagnoze Oracles new found speed and attempt to mimic, after all....theres nothing to lose playing the card right now..

by Dean Hammond 9/25/2013 7:48:50 PM
The strong breeze is not good news for Team New Zealand who have struggled to match Oracle for speed in the heavier air - Dana Johannsen reports.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:49:17 PM
There has been no gear breakage in the entire America's Cup match...just sayin'...

by Paul Lewis via twitter 9/25/2013 7:49:31 PM
ETNZ launching their boat for the final time in the #AmericasCup (and perhaps ever) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVBx9MHCQAANt5z.jpg

by Dana Johannsen via twitter 9/25/2013 7:50:34 PM
by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:51:15 PM
You can only use the card for one race...

by Fraser 9/25/2013 7:51:19 PM
Come on boys you know you can do it bring the cup home and take the wind right out of Oracles sails.

by Rae 9/25/2013 7:51:32 PM
Here's the question: What comes next? asks Paul Lewis

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:52:31 PM
WND Wind 265 at 19.9 kts, 22.0 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/25/2013 7:55:02 PM
Dana Johannsen lists eight steps to glory for Team NZ
1. Team NZ ditch their "it's just another race" mantra - that doesn't seem to have worked for them so far. Jimmy Spithill's "we stare down the barrel and smile back" approach appears to be much more effective.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:55:04 PM
2. Whatever Team NZ have done to annoy Mother Nature, they need to make amends - fast. Team NZ need her to come through for them today with 16-18 knots of stable breeze, which seems to be Aotearoa's sweet spot where it can at least match USA-17 for speed.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:55:20 PM
Three cheers to both teams for a nail biting America's cup! My firm will show it live in our main conference room overlooking San Francisco. No bay view though. The City is FINALLY pysched up! Go Oracle!!!!

by Carol in SF 9/25/2013 7:55:33 PM
Very quiet here tonight. We keep our fingers crossed and will cheer for ETNZ from Hamburg/Germany. GO DEAN GOGOGO

by pacificspray 9/25/2013 7:55:52 PM
3. Get their weather forecasting and data spot on and ensure their boat is optimised to the right conditions.

4. Hope Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie forgets his armour and sword when he turns up to the race course

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:56:06 PM
5. Nail the start. Yes, it didn't seem to make a jot of difference in Race 18, but if they are to have a chance in today's race, they need to win the start and put Oracle under pressure early by converting it into a healthy advantage by the bottom mark.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:56:33 PM
6. Hang on for dear life up that painfully long beat. Oracle will be looking for opportunities to foil upwind to give them good bursts of speed. Team NZ's tactics need to be spot on.

7. Get around the rest of the course error free - their crew-work needs to be sharp to minimise the speed loss in the gybes and ensure Oracle are not given any late opportunities to put them under pressure.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:56:52 PM
ETNZ quite possibly about to become the most expensive embarrassment in New Zealands sporting history. No pressure lets bring it home.

by John 9/25/2013 7:57:00 PM
8. And when all that comes off... make sure the lawyers are well-briefed for a potential legal challenge from Oracle.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 7:57:13 PM
Whatever the outcome, I have enjoyed it though will be a little sad for our boys if they lose. I still have the faith and I still think this is bloody good entertainment...proves that it can be all a mental game and the fact that mother nature and silly rules can be the dictator.

by Pipster 9/25/2013 7:57:30 PM
@John, and what NZ spent is chump change in comparison to Oracle......

by Dean Hammond 9/25/2013 7:59:59 PM
~ Positive comments needed today...these guys have given it their ALL. Go ETNZ! ~

by Larz 9/25/2013 8:00:03 PM
5 things which could happen to Oracle:
- boat trips over a whale
- the mast falls off
- run over the code 0
- lead found in keelpost
- we sail better
Well sailed TNZ, go well today :-)

by Greg 9/25/2013 8:00:10 PM
15 minutes to racing.

by Cameron McMillan 9/25/2013 8:00:34 PM
MDS data is public

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/25/2013 8:00:39 PM
Did the Oracle fans advance on our haka? #allon

by Shayne Currie via twitter 9/25/2013 8:01:08 PM
we can do this! we will do this...

by kaylene 9/25/2013 8:01:17 PM
Lets see what Under arm bowling technique Aussie skipper Jimmy "the Spoiler' Spitall has lined up for us today. Go the Kiwis, it has been great racing.

by Mo-in-Dubai 9/25/2013 8:01:23 PM
Barker can play his postponement card today

by Albert 9/25/2013 8:04:18 PM
Oracle will be dumb to win today. It will kill the challenge because they will run out of opponents....

by The home thing 9/25/2013 8:04:23 PM
Time for Dean Barker to nail this down from the start. It's going to be tough but we know you can do it.

by EnZed 9/25/2013 8:04:36 PM
It's an interesting point, Albert. They would do it assuming the breeze would be too grat for the second race which is normally scheduled for 9.15am to start

by Michael Brown 9/25/2013 8:04:59 PM
WND Wind 260 at 18.9 kts, 22.3 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/25/2013 8:05:02 PM
This has been arguably the most dramatic America's Cup regatta in history. Do this thing have one more massive twist?

by Michael Brown 9/25/2013 8:06:50 PM
Four more years Kiwis.

by Georgie G 9/25/2013 8:07:03 PM
Remember right at the start it was said the fastest boat will win - if Oracle pull this off, is because of exactly that - not because ETNZ choked or didn't try hard enough - please lets not kick them if they don't make it over the line first this morn.

by Dontknockthem 9/25/2013 8:07:15 PM
Whatever happens today this has been a truly amazing regatta. So many twists and turns and so much drama. Best of luck to @EmiratesTeamNZ

by MichellePickles via twitter 9/25/2013 8:07:44 PM
September 26,1983,Australia completed comeback from 3-1 down to win best of 7 America's Cup. Won last race by 41seconds. Good luck NZ!

by AndrewVoss9 via twitter 9/25/2013 8:08:02 PM
The hope & faith of the Team NZ fans here is really moving. Eyes on the water & the big screens. Hearts on their sleeves. Truly believing.

by John Campbell via twitter 9/25/2013 8:08:21 PM
'The world wants NZ to win' - 'They deserve to win and I think they will win. I'm calling it for NZ today'. Arise Sir Dennis Conner

by Tim Murphy via twitter 9/25/2013 8:08:49 PM