Oracle Team USA removed tactician John Kostecki from their lineup following Race 5. Four time Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie replaced Kostecki. OTUSA had been leading Race 5 when a tactical mistake at the first leeward gate set the stage for the Kiwis to take the lead about halfway up the beat to windward.
Photo: Balasz Gardi
Bringing four time gold medal winner Ben Ainslie on board as tactician did not end Oracle’s problems – they lost both Race 6 and Race 7 on Thursday 12 September.
Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget