QUOTABLE: Optimism in the American camp

“It’s all coming together. It was a tough time after the capsize, and we felt like we were a little behind the other teams, and I think we were. Now, it really feels like we have everything pointed in the right direction, and we’re starting to make pretty big steps. We’ve got high hopes for this boat, and I’m sure it’s going to be fast.” – Joey Newton, trimmer for Oracle Team USA, at the launching of their second boat. – Photos