After clinching the AC World Series with one race to spare, Ben Ainslie tried to help Team New Zealand bump Oracle out of second place. Since the winner of the round robin Qualifiers will start the America’s Cup Match with a one point lead, Ainslie got right to work trying to make sure Oracle does not win the Qualifiers by trying to help the Kiwis get the bonus point for second place in the AC World Series.
Oracle received a penalty for not keeping clear of BAR, to leeward. Oracle rounded the first mark in last place but managed to finish ahead of New Zealand and hold on to the bonus point. Click the photo to watch the video. You’ll see the action and hear the post race interviews. Image: ACTV.