Oracle Team USA skippered by Jimmy Spithill in action racing against Emirates Team New Zealand helmed by Peter Burling during day 1 of the America's Cup Match. Photo: GettyIt seems like the longest five days ever waiting to get on with racing for the America's Cup. There has been a lot going on at both Emirates Team NZ and with Oracle Team USA. Team NZ on the other hand bottom out at around 21 knots and are back up to full speed (around 27-28 knots) very quickly. This results in a loss of about 5 seconds per tack to Orcale and so is a major advantage for Team NZ.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 24, 2017 05:26 UTC