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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, September 23, 2013 - 7:51 pm 
I know I was thinking if they win both races tomorrow it will be tied! I can't figure out what is going on with the Kiwi's that they can't win a race. The boats seem to be very well matched so it is just odd that they are being out sailed so often.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 23, 2013 - 8:16 pm
As I understand it, the Americans made some changes to their boat after they lost so many races... and they changed their tactician.
They actually have won 7 races (not 5) but were docked 2 for cheating in a previous competition.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/23/sports/americas-cup-turns-into-battle-as-oracle-wins-fourth-straight-race.html?_r=0
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, September 23, 2013 - 8:31 pm
Correct. But I know the Kiwis have been tweeking their boat as well.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 9:58 am
So my paper is showing 2 races today at 1:15 and 2:15 on NBC Sports Network and COZI. I am not sure why there are two channels, LOL, but I will track down the races.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 12:38 pm
So we may have some trouble, the winds are high! but it seems like we should be able to get one race in, I hope.
I think I figured out my channel stuff, looks like one may play it live and the other do a repeat.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:00 pm
On the website, it says that 24.5 knots is the limit for this course. Go Oracle!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:15 pm
LOL, both channels have the race, LOL. I am so nervous. Oooo, NZ may take the start.
I have found that COZI has less commercials.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:22 pm
OMG, what the heck happened!!! Seems like there was contact at the start and the Kiwi's got a penalty.
Oracle out in front by about 400 meters.
Holy cow, NZ got two penalties.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:32 pm
NZ is getting closer, as Oracle makes a turn to go through gate number 3. Kiwi's now trail by 19 seconds so they made up a little time.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:43 pm
ORACLE WINS!! now the score is 8-7. Both boats are heading out to the start for the second race.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:51 pm
So I guess Kiwi's had two different contacts with the Oracle at during the start. There is a tiny bit of damage on the outside of the boat.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 1:54 pm
Did I see someone on Oracle shaking their fist at Emirates after that little hit, LOL? I will have to watch the replays.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:07 pm
OH, I guess he was really just throwing his hands up and saying Come on! LOL, selling it to the jury who decides on the penalties. It was pretty funny to watch.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:11 pm
So Emirates has the port entry, and it always seems to me that that is the the better entry point.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:16 pm
There was an overlap, and Kiwi's filed a protest, no penalty, but they may get the start.
Looks like a even start and Emirates is the lower boat which means they will take the first gate by 5 seconds.
Holy cow, this is going to be a true match point race!!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:20 pm
Emirates and Oracle split the course, Oracle is 60 meters behind.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:22 pm
Holy Crap!!! it was a dead heat and now Oracle tacks and has taken the lead. This is an amazing race and shows the determination of Oracle.
Still a close race, either team could win.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:25 pm
American's have a lead of 120 meters, I am so nervous!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:32 pm
Wow Oracle is now ahead by 57 seconds, they are going to take this race baring any incidents.
OMG, they are leading by over 1000 meters! That is believable, the Kiwis have never been this far beind before.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:37 pm
ORACLE WINS! Unbelievable! The score is 8 to 8. Tomorrows race will determine who takes the Cup.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 4:03 pm
WOW!! Who would have thunk it! I really did not think they would sweep today. It must be so exciting to be there for the races now.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 5:44 pm
Well my friend tells me some "ugly Americans" have come out now that Oracle is doing well. She said the Kiwis are a lot more friendly and easy to watch with.
I was just watching the news and I am not sure the winds are going to work for a final race tomorrow!! That would just be awful.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 9:21 am
FINAL RACE TODAY!! As long as the weather allows. My sports page shows that the races will be televised on NBC, NBCSports Network and COZI.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 9:32 am
Oh dear High Wind Advisory on the Bay Bridge. Hmm, the news guy just said it is a great day for wind surfers but not for the America's Cup!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 1:15 pm
The race is on!!! Kiwis enter the start box first.
Looks like an equal start with Kiwis slightly ahead.
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