AC34: Race 8

A near catastrophic capsize and close racing at the upper limit of the wind range entertains the spectators.
  • Updated: September 15, 2013
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Teaam USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Race Day 5 Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Abner Kingman
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AC34 Race 8: ETNZ

Without the necessary hydraulic power to tack the wing, Emirates Team New Zealand was a degree away from catastrophic capsize. ACEA/Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Teaam USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Race Day 5 Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Abner Kingman
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand ©ACEA/PHOTO BALAZS GARDI
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand ©ACEA/PHOTO BALAZS GARDI
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14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match, Day 5 © ACEA / Photo Gilles Martin-Raget
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match, Day 5 © ACEA / Photo Gilles Martin-Raget
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match, Day 5 © ACEA / Photo Gilles Martin-Raget
14/09/2013 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match, Day 5 © ACEA / Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

Day 5 of the Final Match at 34th America’s Cup

14/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – Final Match – Day 414/09/13 – San Francisco (USA,CA) – 34th America’s Cup – ORACLE Team USA vs Emirates Team New Zealand, Day 5 Ricardo Pinto

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