America’s Cup Match Race 13 abandoned then resailed

Kiwis were within one nautical mile of winning America’s Cup but USA scores the point

Race 13 was abandoned when the 40 minute time limit ran out in Race 13 of the America’s Cup Match on Friday 20 September. Emirates Team New Zealand gybed better and picked the windshifts to build a lead of over half a nautical mile when time ran out. In the resailed race later in the day, Oracle Team USA lost the start to ETNZ but took the lead for good on the first run when they crossed while on starboard and ETNZ was penalized for not keeping clear.

americas-cup-race13-penalty-etnz-1-title — OTUSA on starboard at 27 knots, needed to change course to avoid ETNZ.

americas-cup-race13-penalty-etnz-2 — The umpires’ guideline for “keeping clear” is leaving 8 meters when the boats are at speed.

americas-cup-race13-penalty-etnz-3 — Jimmy Spithill needed to mark a hard turn to avoid ETNZ in Race 13 of the America’s Cup Match