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Oracle Team USA staved off elimination by winning Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals over Emirates Team New Zealand, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA rounds a mark ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand enroute to winning Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker races Oracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in race 12 of the America's Cup Finals on Sept. 19, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ( 181176633 )

Oracle Team USA waves to their supporters as they do a high-speed fly-by at America's Cup Park after high winds postponed Race 13 of the America's Cup Finals keeping the American's hopes alive against Emirates Team New Zealand, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA races toward the finish line in Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals beating Emirates Team New Zealand, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA staved off elimination by winning Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals over Emirates Team New Zealand, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA staved off elimination by winning Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals over Emirates Team New Zealand, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Jimmy Spithill, skipper of Oracle Team USA (second from left), waves to supporters after avoiding elimination in Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals against Emirates Team New Zealand, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

A lone cyclist drives toward the bay on Mason Street, as Oracle Team USA heads out for their do-or-die race with Emirates Team New Zealand, one win shy of taking America's Cup, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill and Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker take questions at a press conference after the Kiwis failed to beat the America's Cup defender on Thursday afternoon September 19, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker smiles during a press conference Thursday afternoon September 19, 2013, after the Kiwis failed to end Oracle Team USA's defense of the America's Cup in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill takes questions at a press conference after the defenders defeated challenger Emirates Team New Zealand in Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Pelicans fly over America's Cup Park in San Francisco, Calif., as Oracle Team USA tries to stay alive against the Emirates Team New Zealand, one win shy of taking the Cup, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Oracle Team USA, right, pulls ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Emirates Team New Zealand races against Oracle Team USA during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA, right, races neck and neck with Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA pulls ahead to cross the finish line 31 seconds ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand and win America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA staved off elimination as New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA crosses the finish line 31 seconds ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand to win America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA staved off elimination as New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA crew members celebrate their 31-second win over Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA rounds a mark ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand enroute to winning Race 12 of the America's Cup Finals, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

New Zealand fans were forced to postpone any America's Cup celebration after Oracle Team USA fought off elimination with a win in Race 12, and after high winds postponed Race 13 of the America's Cup Finals, Thursday, September 19, 2013, in San Francisco, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA sails against Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

An Oracle Team USA crew member changes the jib after their 31-second win over Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Emirates Team New Zealand takes a turn as they race against Oracle Team USA during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA, right, jockey for position at the start as they race against Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA crew members change the jib after their 31-second win over Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA, right, and Emirates Team New Zealand, left, sail while awaiting the start of Race 13 during the America's Cup in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won race 12 by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA sails near the Golden Gate Bridge while awaiting the start of Race 13 against Emirates Team New Zealand during the America's Cup in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won race 12 by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

An Oracle Team USA sails against Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won Race 12 by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Emirates Team New Zealand sails near the Golden Gate Bridge while awaiting the start of Race 13 against Oracle Team USA during the America's Cup in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won Race 12 by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, left, is seen as they race against Oracle Team USA during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA heads for the finish line as they sail against Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Fans cheer from Pier 27 as Oracle Team USA beats Emirates Team New Zealand by 31-seconds during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Emirates Team New Zealand crew members change the jib before America's Cup Race 13 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won race 12 by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

An Emirates Team New Zealand crew member changes the jib before America's Cup Race 13 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won race 12 by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Emirates Team New Zealand against Oracle Team USA as a flock of pelicans pass by during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Fans gather as crews from Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand speak before the start of America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )

Oracle Team USA sails past Alcatraz Island against Emirates Team New Zealand as a flock of pelicans pass by during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

The crowd in the bleachers at Crissy Field is sparse as Oracle Team USA sails against Emirates Team New Zealand during America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Oracle Team USA sails near the Golden Gate Bridge while awaiting the start of Race 12 against Emirates Team New Zealand during the America's Cup in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds to avoid elimination. New Zealand leads 8-2 and needs just one more race to win the cup. Race 13 was cancelled due to winds in excess of the limit for safe racing. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )

Fans gather on Pier 27 for a dock out show before the start of America's Cup race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team Oracle USA won the race over Emirates Team New Zealand by 31-seconds. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill, left, and other crew members arrive on Pier 27 for a dock out show before the start of America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31seconds. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )

Fans gather during a dock out show as crews from Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand speak before the start of America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )

Fans gather on Pier 27 for a dock out show before the start of America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team Oracle USA won the race over Emirates Team New Zealand by 31seconds. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill takes part in a dock out show on Pier 27 before the start of America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Team USA won the race by 31 seconds. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )

Fans check out the Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand boats from Pier 27 before the start of America's Cup Race 12 in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. New Zealand needs just one more race to win the cup. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP FINALS )