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September 25, 2013

Oracle wins!!!!


Yes it is over!!! But WOW! Oracle pulled out a great win and came from behind to win the cup. New Zealand had the better side on the start and Oracle just had to settle with an even race to Mark 1. As Oracle rounded the mark, they were forced to power down and their bow came down hard, they lost a little time but made a quick recovery.

On the fast downwind to mark 2, New Zealand and Oracle were on each other. Oracle was just feet behind and had to maneuver to not contact New Zealand. As they made for the mark, New Zealand still had a lead but it was really nothing.

Around the mark and Oracle went off with speed. A fast tacking duel started but Oracle gained ever so slightly. As they crossed paths, Oracle first had to dip behind New Zealand, they were within a boat length of each other. Then on the next cross, New Zealand had to dip meaning Oracle was in the lead. That was it. Once Oracle was in front they were off. New Zealand tried to tack a few times for better air but just had a bad spot.

Oracle went around Mark 3 with speed, they were foiling on the way up wind. Something they seemed they couldn't do in the first few races. Oracle opened up a huge lead and just crushed, New Zealand had no chance after that. Only a failure could have cost Oracle the win.

Crossing the finish with a lead of 38 seconds, Oracle keeps the cup..... Now lets see what happens.

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