Emirates Team New Zealand lost race 6 against Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup finals. The Oracle team returned to the water after a five-day break, showing greater speed, but struggling with stability and manoeuvrability. In today's second race, Oracle skipper JImmy Spithill was quicker off the start-line and powered into the first mark three seconds ahead. Significantly, it was the first time Emirates Team NZ had trailed at the end of the first leg. 35th America's Cup matchOracle Team USA v Emirates Team New ZealandRace 5: Emirates Team NZ beat Oracle Team USA by two minutes 4 secs (NZ 4-0)Race 6: Oracle Team USA beat Emirates Team New Zealand by 11 secs (NZ 4-1)

Source: Otago Daily Times June 24, 2017 21:33 UTC