Photos: Oracle Team USA beats Emirates Team New Zealand in race 8 of the America’s Cup Finals
September 14, 2013
Emirates Team New Zealand (L) heels over on a tack while being chased by Oracle Team USA during race eight of the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA 14 September 2013. EPA/CJ GUNTHER ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
In this photo provided by the America's Cup Event Authority, Emirates Team New Zealand, left, nearly capsizes alongside Oracle Team USA, right, while heading for the windward marks during the eighth race of the America's Cup sailing event Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, in San Francisco. Oracle Team USA won the eighth race and the ninth race was called because of strong winds. (AP Photo/America's Cup Event Authority, Abner Kingman) ( APTOPIX Americas Cup Sailing )
Emirates Team New Zealand (L) heels over on a tack while being passed by Oracle Team USA during race eight of the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA 14 September 2013. EPA/CJ GUNTHER ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
In a photo provided by the America's Cup Event Authority, Emirates Team New Zealand, right, nearly capsizes alongside Oracle Team USA, left, while heading for the windward marks during the eighth race of the America's Cup sailing event Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, in San Francisco. Oracle Team USA won the eighth race and the ninth race was called because of strong winds. (AP Photo/America's Cup Event Authority, Gilles Martin-Raget) ( Americas Cup Sailing )
Race fans hold the flag of New Zealand on shore as Oracle Team USA prepares to race against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180546094 )
Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker races against Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill during race eight of the America's Cup Finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Oracle Team USA won the race. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ( 180581185 )
Emirates Team New Zealand sails against Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Emirates Team New Zealand (L) passes Oracle Team USA (R) after crossing the finish in second place behind Team Oracle in race eight during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill warms up before racing against Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker in race eight of the America's Cup Finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Oracle Team USA won the race. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ( 180581232 )
Fans cheer from shore as Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill crosses the finish line ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker during race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180549578 )
Race fans cheer from shore as Oracle Team USA leaves the dock to race against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180546097 )
Fans cheer from shore as Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill crosses the finish line ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker during race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180549577 )
Oracle Team USA acknowledge the crowd after winning race eight against Emirates Team New Zealand during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
A New Zealand fan carries a national flag before Emirates Team New Zealand race against Oracle Team USA in race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180546093 )
Emirates Team New Zealand sails along the San Francisco waterfront against Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA crew members pass in front of the fans after crossing the finish line first against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA crew members wave to the fans after crossing the finish line first against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
A race fan carries a flag before Oracle Team USA race against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180546096 )
Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker crosses the finish line after losing to Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill during race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180549574 )
Emirates Team New Zealand acknowledges the crowd after their race against Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Emirates Team New Zealand sails along the Golden Gate Bridge before the start of the race against Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker crosses the finish line after losing to Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill during race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180549576 )
Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill sails past the finish line after defeating Emirates Team New Zealand during race eight of the America's Cup finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Stephen Lam/Getty Images) ( 180549575 )
The Emirates Team New Zealand boat sails on to the course before race eight against Oracle Team USA during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA crosses the finish line first against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
The Oracle Team USA crew celebrates after crossing the finish line first against Emirates Team New Zealand in race eight during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Emirates Team New Zealand (R) sails ahead of Oracle Team USA (L) in the second race of the day in the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Emirates Team New Zealand (R) sails ahead of Oracle Team USA (L) along Alcatraz Island during race nine in the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 14 September 2013. Race nine was abandoned due to high wind limits. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA crew members makes a jibe change before their second race of the day against Emirates Team New Zealand during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA approaches the staging area in front of the Bay Bridge at America's Cup Pier prior to race 8 of the America's Cup Finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) ( 180580774 )
Emirates Team New Zealand sails on the course before race six against Oracle Team USA during the America's Cup Finals on the San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 September 2013. EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY ( USA SAILING AMERICA'S CUP )
Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker races against Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill at the start of race nine of the America's Cup Finals on September 14, 2013 in San Francisco, California. The race was postponed after the race began because of high winds. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ( 180581265 )
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