America’s Cup Scoreboard – September 16, 2013

After an off day today, defender Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand return to San Francisco Bay on Tuesday for races 11 and 12. The Kiwis need just two more wins to take the Cup, but the weather forecast indicates Mother Nature could impact the competition.

The wind is expected to start out in the 15-20 knot range, building to the 20-25 knots with possible higher gusts to 28 knots. The current is a strong ebb, which lowers the 23 knot wind limit by over 2.5 knots for each race.

Ten Completed Races – First team to 9 Points Wins
Emirates Team New Zealand: 7
Oracle Team USA: 1*
* Began series with -2 points due to International Jury penalty from AC World Series.

America’s Cup Final schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 17: Final Race 11 (1:15 pm PT), Final Race 12 (2:15 pm PT)
Wednesday, Sept. 18: Final Race 13* (1:15 pm PT), Final Race 14* (2:15 pm PT)
Thursday, Sept. 19: Final Race 15* (1:15 pm PT), Final Race 16* (2:15 pm PT)
Friday, Sept. 20: Reserve Day
Saturday, Sept. 21: Final Race 17* (1:15 pm PT)
Sunday, Sept. 22: Reserve Day
Monday, Sept. 23: Reserve Day
(*If necessary)

Note: With the defender’s jury penalty, the current schedule of 17 races will be extended if needed.