Asked if he was nervous before Monday’s deciding race, Burling said: “I get excited for days like today. With the wing trimmer Glenn Ashby the oldest member at 39, the team sees youth as a key to its success. “They are kids on board, and for most of them, this is their first America’s Cup,” said Max Sirena, New Zealand’s technical adviser. Burling and Outteridge were both sailing with their Olympic partners, but only Outteridge had that partner trimming the wing. The Artemis tactician Ian Percy said Monday that New Zealand and Oracle Team USA were evenly matched for the Cup finals, which start Saturday in Great Sound.

Source: New York Times June 13, 2017 01:10 UTC