Photos: Oracle Team USA closing gap against Emirates Team New Zealand in America’s Cup finals
September 23, 2013
Oracle Team USA crosses the finish line during 16th race of America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA leads Emirates Team New Zealand as it tacks after the first turn during the 16th race of America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA goes by the Bay Bridge after the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Sailing fans cheer as Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle Team USA head for the start of the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA races against Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA races against Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA races in front of Alcatraz Island as they race Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA takes a large lead against Emirates Team New Zealand as they race past Alcatraz Island during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA heads to the finish line as Emirates Team New Zealand makes the final turn during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final at America's Cup Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand, which leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA makes a turn around a buoy while racing against Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA, right, races against Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand, which leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA heads to the finish line as Emirates Team New Zealand makes the final turn during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final at America's Cup Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand, which leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA heads to the finish to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final at America's Cup Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand. which leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA jumps out to take the lead over Emirates Team New Zealand at the start of the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA sails past the Golden Gate Bridge during the16th race of the America's Cup Final against Emirates Team New Zealand in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA sails past the first turn during 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA leads Emirates Team New Zealand near the Golden Gate Bridge during 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Members of Oracle Team USA wave to the fans after defeating Emirates Team New Zealand in the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Oracle Team USA strategist Tom Slingsby waves to fans after defeating Emirates Team New Zealand in the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Fans line the pier at America's Cup Park during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Fans cheer from the dock as Oracle Team USA crosses the finish line as they defeat Emirates Team New Zealand during the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
A member of the Oracle Team USA sticks his tongue out as they celebrate defeating Emirates Team New Zealand in the 16th race of the America's Cup Final at America's Cup Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Emirates Team New Zealand leads the finals 8-6. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( AMERICA'S CUP )
Sailing fans vie for photographs at the finish of the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA skipper James Spithill, left, smiles after the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Larry Ellison of Oracle Team USA holds court on an auxiliary boat after the 16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
Oracle Team USA skipper James Spithill answers questions during the press conference after the16th race of the America's Cup Final in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group)
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