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Live Blog: Team NZ v Oracle

3rd & 7 37yd

We're about 15 minutes away from a scheduled start. The last reported wind speed was a couple of knots below the limit so, for now, we should be racing.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 7:59:07 PM
When all said and done, whatever the result I am proud they have performed so well...I don't believe they are choking...I believe they have been outwitted and unfortunate decisions made against them..that is sport though.

by Pipster 9/24/2013 7:59:37 PM
WND Wind 245 at 17.5 kts, 19.4 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 7:59:57 PM
Well, that wind check certainly bodes well for getting a start away. The limit for the first race is 24.7 knots.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:01:12 PM
Hi from San Francisco! I live here, but am rooting for NZ! I'm a little worried about the winds. It is really blowing in the Financial District. Hope they can still race today!

by CraigSF 9/24/2013 8:01:32 PM
On the other hand, whatever happens us New Zealanders win it. Oracle use our sailors, our designers, so its still our win :)

by sailing_knutz 9/24/2013 8:01:49 PM
I think both teams have done very well. Team NZ started out strong and were very dominant. Then Oracle have bounced back and also performed amazingly. It's a shame Kiwi's have to be so....kiwi...Back stabbing teamNZ, talking down Oracle. Both teams are incredible and deserve a lot of respect. At the end of the day I want ETNZ to win but am still proud of what they have done.

by James Cole 9/24/2013 8:02:48 PM
by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:03:48 PM
Team NZ will enter the startbox from starboard. Stats show port isn't quite the advantage it's being made out to be but it seems to be more of an advantage in stronger winds because they leeward boat tends to get to the first mark first. And that is crucial

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:04:42 PM
WND Wind 240 at 16.8 kts, 18.2 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:05:01 PM
Go ETNZ Dads a crook!!

by Tommy Allison (Larrys Son) 9/24/2013 8:05:28 PM
Hi Trev. Yes, but apparently only 40,000

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:06:28 PM
When Team NZ started out, their boat was best, safest and fastest in big winds..time to turn the clock back

by Paul Lewis via twitter 9/24/2013 8:06:28 PM
The winds are on the limit for the day but at this stage we will start on time

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:07:07 PM
Oh but wait... Now we're having an impromptu dance party!! #americascup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU9CC7gCIAAflUB.jpg

by kirsty_johnston via twitter 9/24/2013 8:08:41 PM
It has always been about boat speedfirst and foremost. We had it at the start as we had done more competitive racing than Oracle. They have it now, thanks to the racing against Team NZ. We have helped Oracle improve. Let's hope there is some combination of wind, tide, boat differential that allows us to grab that one elusive win, b4 Oracle gets three more. Go Team NZ, the country will not lose the faith. No pressure........

by Mullingarman 9/24/2013 8:09:30 PM
This is the 18th day of the regatta - the longest in history. Will it be the last?

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:09:45 PM
Can't bare to watch it, but with Dalton back we have a 90% chance of rolling over that line first. Kia Kaha ETNZ!!

by Hoepful Kiwi 9/24/2013 8:10:13 PM
Hey - Larry employees Kiwis too you know! Oracle Europe is full of them!

by Azza 9/24/2013 8:10:29 PM
Five minutes from a start. And it's looking like it will happen.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:10:40 PM
day 14 of the #AmericasCup could be D-Day for @EmiratesTeamNZ - good news old man Grant Dalton is onboard for race 17 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU8U-AMCUAAFROv.jpg

by ChangHung23 via twitter 9/24/2013 8:10:58 PM
Right now the wind is 18 knots. The forecast is for 24 knots later in the day. A flood tide means the water is reasonably flat

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:11:06 PM
After today we will be tied. Tomorrow with be a death match!

by Carol - SF 9/24/2013 8:11:49 PM
Shot of @EmiratesTeamNZ just off base. We all gave the sailing team a big send-off #onelastpush #AmericasCup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU8igG4CAAAayER.jpg

by Steven Joyce via twitter 9/24/2013 8:11:49 PM
Race 17 (NZL,USA): Warning, 3:00 until start

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:12:01 PM
We're inside three minutes until the start. Both boats are heading towards the startbox now.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:12:42 PM
18 knots with the Flood, speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedy gonzales time #americascup

by Samgunnrobbo via twitter 9/24/2013 8:12:44 PM
USA Began Entry

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:12:56 PM
NZL Began Entry

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:13:02 PM
Two minutes to the start as Oracle enter the startbox at the port side.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:13:10 PM
Oracle hitting 36 knots as they hit the startbox

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:13:13 PM
Team NZ up to 44 knots

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:13:24 PM
The breeze is well and truly up and we should be in store for some fast racing.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:13:45 PM
60 seconds to start as the boats begin jostling for position.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:14:00 PM
Barker is tacking away which puts NZ in the windward position

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:14:01 PM
WND Wind 245 at 16.8 kts, 18.6 kts peak

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:14:31 PM
Team NZ come up beside Oracle and get in front. Aggressive move

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:14:41 PM
30 seconds to the start as Oracle lingering behind Team NZ currently.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:14:45 PM
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NZ has faith in you @EmiratesTeamNZ . Cheer harder than you ever have before, Kiwi fans. Go #ETNZ ! #AmericasCup
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by Hayden Donnell 9/24/2013 8:14:53 PM
Race 17 (NZL,USA): Started

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:15:00 PM
Team NZ in front as the boats get close to the line. 10 seconds.

by Kris Shannon 9/24/2013 8:15:00 PM
They are close to the line. Not moving very slowly

by Michael Brown 9/24/2013 8:15:02 PM
USA Crossed Start Line

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:15:03 PM
NZL Crossed Start Line

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:15:08 PM
UMP NZL Penalty

by America's Cup Racing via twitter 9/24/2013 8:15:20 PM