Gothenburg, Sweden (August 29, 2015) – Oracle Team USA got the jump at the start of the first race of the America’s Cup World Series, Gothenburg, picking the right line to the top mark and starting at pace to lead around Gate 1, opening the page on what was to be complete domination of the six boat fleet.
In 15 – 17 knots from the southwest, ETNZ started to weather, with top four boats almost level going to first mark, Oracle team USA popped into a narrow lead in middle of the top group at the top mark for the first time. ORACLE TEAM USA used the inside lane of the starting line to round mark one with the lead and they never looked back, holding off a late charge from La…
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