Race 16 of the Americas Cup final has just finished with Oracle ‘Team Not USA’ continuing to climb the mountain and claw their way back into the series with their 5th straight win (also 7 of the last 9 race wins). While the race wins now stands at an amazing 8 all, once Oracle’s 2 point penalty is deducted they now trail Team NZ in the first to 9 series by just 2 points and need 3 more wins compared to Team NZ’s 1 win to take the cup. The odds are still with TNZ but the momentum seems to be with Oracle, so it’s going to be a dream finish to the 34th Americas Cup.

Race 17 which was also scheduled for today has been postponed due to the daily time limit for racing after a delayed start to Race 16, and with stronger winds forecast for tomorrow (not too strong we hope), 2 more races are scheduled.

While we all want the show to go on (with an ultimate Team NZ/Adam Beashel victory of course), spare a thought for the tension and pressure on the crews as the series goes right down to the wire. The drama and suspense is incredible, with any small mistake or tactical advantage possibly being the difference in the series.

You can send SLMASC’s Adam Beashel and Team NZ your message of support and help bring them home to victory by emailing directly to adam.beashel@slmasc.org

Don’t miss any of the amazing action tomorrow morning from 6am live on Foxtel and You Tube. It’s definitely worth getting up early for each day.

Smooth Sailing Adam and TNZ ….. you can do it.

Team SLMASC

Two more races today in the Americas Cup final and two more wins to Oracle Team ‘Not-USA’ as they continue to claw their way back into the final. The race tally stands at TNZ 8 to Oracle 7 …. but after the 2 race penalty for Oracle they are on 5 points.

While Team NZ just need 1 more win to wrap up the cup, Oracle still need another 4 straight wins for an unlikely victory, but with the momentum currently with Oracle anything is possible.

The real winners as the battle continues are all us sailing fans around the workd as the greatest sailing show on earth goes on for yet another day …. it doesn’t get any better than this.

Tomorrow is another day however, and Adam Beashel and Team NZ are still in the box seat to make sailing history. You can send them your message of support by emailing Adam at  adam.beashel@slmasc.org

Smooth Sailing

Team SLMASC

Provisional results from yesterdays yacht race have now been posted on the yacht page of the website, and congratulations to the crew of Y-Knot on their win. These results will be verified by the handicap committee on Monday evening with the final results then being posted.

As indicated last week our aim will be to post these provisional results ASAP after the conclusion of racing each week, once received from the host club. We were unable to do so last night due to a mix up with the sail number used by one boat that has now been clarified. To avoid future issues all skippers need to advise of any change to sail numbers to the race officer conducting the race prior to starting (phone or radio the club conducting the race on the day of racing, or email to racing@slmasc.org on the day PRIOR to the race).

Next week sees the first of the yacht double headers, with 2 shorter races to be held at SLMASC on SATURDAY with water based scratch starts on a short triangular course using the club inflatable markers. This should make for some very tight racing, and with more boats getting back in the water and ready to go it should be a great day. If if you haven’t hit the water yet this season, next SATURDAY will be a great time to start. Make sure you have your new SLMASC sailing instructions with you as these races follow different starting procedures and courses to other weekend club races.

Finally just a quick reminder to book your yacht in for your Category 7 Safety check by calling Doug Wilson on 0411 372 105.

Smooth Sailing

Team SLMASC