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Video: Emirates Team New Zealand Wins in New York and Stays Atop the Leaderboard

 

America's Cup World Series Leaderboard - May'16
America’s Cup World Series Leaderboard – May’16

Going into the last race, all six teams had a chance to win the regatta. With four of the teams bunched on the downstream side of the course, struggling to avoid being carried outside the course limits by the current, the Kiwis found a gust and roared off to win the race and the regatta.

Team New Zealand in trouble at start of America's Cup World Series in New York
Race 3: Team New Zealand in trouble at start of America’s Cup World Series in New York.
Race 3. ETNZ is hooked on the mark and they have picked up a penalty for being OCS (On the Course Side of the line) at the starting signal. Notice, too, that Artemis is off to a poor start, sailing behind the line. On Leg 1 they will be out of position to round Mark1 and be forced to sail back to round it properly.
Race 3. ETNZ is hooked on the mark and they have picked up a penalty for being OCS (On the Course Side of the line) at the starting signal. Notice, too, that Artemis is off to a poor start, sailing behind the line. On Leg 1 they will be out of position to round Mark1 and be forced to sail back to round it properly.
Race 3: Blair Tuke and Guy Endean try to get ETNZ free from the starting mark.
Race 3: Blair Tuke and Guy Endean try to get ETNZ free from the starting mark.

 

 

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Race 3 Leg 4: The current, flowing from top to bottom of the image, has carried Land Rover BAR and SoftBank Team Japan outside the course limit, giving them penalties. Meanwhile you can see the ripples on the water where the gust has launched Team New Zealand into the lead and on their way to winning the race and the regatta.

All three lights flashing on BAR. The green light means he is within five boatlengths of the course limit. Ainslie felt Japan did not give him enough room at the course limit. The red light means Ainslie has protested Japan. The blue light means he has a penalty - for going outside the course limits. The umpires ruled that Japan gave him enough room but Japan picked up a penalty of their own when the current took them outside the boundary.
All three lights flashing on BAR. The green light means he is within five boatlengths of the course limit. Ainslie felt Japan did not give him enough room at the course limit. The red light means Ainslie has protested Japan. The blue light means he has a penalty – for going outside the course limits. The umpires ruled that Japan gave him enough room but Japan picked up a penalty of their own when the current took them outside the boundary.
Race 3 Finish: Team New Zealand and Oracle have crossed the checkered finish line. Team Japan, Team France and BAR follow.
Race 3 Finish: Team New Zealand and Oracle have crossed the checkered finish line. Team Japan, Team France and BAR follow.

 

 

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Video Highlights – New York America’s Cup World Series

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Looking east across the Hudson River to the New York skyline with the One World Trade Center tower.

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The short race course was set across the Hudson River, with the current flowing from right to left in the image.

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Enthusiastic fans crowded into the America’s Cup Village and along the riverfront to watch the action. Two giant J Class yachts, J5 Ranger and J8 Topaz dominated the marina.

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US Sailor Matt Cassidy on Board Oracle in New York

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American Matt Cassidy will race on board Oracle Team USA in New York this coming weekend. Before joining Oracle, Cassidy was a member of  world champion crews in 2011 in the TP52, the World Match Racing Tour and the RC44. Matt grew up in Florida, raced in college in South Carolina and turned pro in San Diego, then moved to Chicago, where he spent seven years before joining Oracle.

Meet Matt Cassidy video.

#TeamThursday: Matt Cassidy

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Franck Cammas to Helm Groupama Team France in NYC

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Franck Cammas training for New York. Notice the carbon fiber custom leg brace on his right leg. Image: Groupama Team France

Only five months after almost losing his right foot in a training accident, Franck Cammas will be back on the helm of the French boat for the America’s Cup World Series in New York on May 7-8. Rehab has been fast but painful: “Racing in New York will punctuate five extremely intense months and a rehabilitation programme, which I’ve tried my best to control. I focused on the positives the minute I learnt that my foot had been saved. From that point, I gave my all to my rehabilitation and the other team-related activities. I think this approach got me into a virtuous circle, which favoured my recuperation. However, it’s important not to lose sight of the tough times where the pain really called for me to grit my teeth. I put myself in the red in a bid to recover as quickly as possible. When you’re aware that the group is in training and progressing and you can’t be part of all that it’s frustrating and inevitably led to tension at times. I had to get back to the top of my game, which took a great deal of effort and self-sacrifice. Today, I’m still cautious when it comes to jumping on the trampoline, but I’m more motivated than ever and I’m happy to be in a position to face up to the competition with a talented crew. I’ve missed the competition environment. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Adam Minoprio, who fulfilled his role as replacement to perfection in Oman. It was a very positive experience for the whole team.”

As for the conditions in New York, Cammas said, “In New York, in May, there can be a little thermal breeze, but above all there will be a lot of current off the Statue of Liberty. The East River and the Hudson River converge here so there can be as much as three knots of current. We’ll have to know how to play that to our advantage.”

The crew of Groupama Team France in New York from 5 to 8 May 2016
Helmsman / skipper : Franck Cammas
Wing trimmer : Thierry Fouchier
Tactics : Thomas Le Breton
Headsail trimmer : Hervé Cunningham
Bowman : Devan Le Bihan
Replacement : Olivier Herledant

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New York AC World Series – Event Schedule, TV Schedule, Ferries, Public Transportation

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Remember that the three races scheduled for Sunday carry double points. In addition to the official program, there will be practice racing Friday afternoon, probably including match racing.

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US fans can watch the racing live on NBC Sports Live Extra on Saturday and Sunday at 14:00 Eastern time.

 

 

 

 

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On Sunday the broadcast will also be carried on NBC Sports.

 

 

 

 

 

Public transportation to AC Village at Brookfield Place:
Ferries to World Financial Center from Paulus Hook in Jersey City, New Jersey, or in Manhattan from the West 39th Street Pier or Pier 11 in lower Manhattan near Wall Street. Info on schedules at www.nywaterway.com. Download a route map here.

In New York use these subway lines:
E    trains to World Trade Center
A, C trains to Chambers St.
2, 3 trains to Park Place.
4, 5 trains to Fulton St.
N, R trains to Cortland St.

PATH trains in New Jersey to the World Trade Center. Info on schedules and routes at panynj.gov/path