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The Defender, Team Emirates New Zealand, cruised to wins in yesterday’s two races. They started strong in both and there seemingly was no questions about who would cross the finish line first.
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But today’s a new day! Can Ben Ainslie and his crew defy all the odds?
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Start time for race nine is scheduled for 1.10pm BST. Let’s get to sailing.
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The wind hasn't picked up yet Ten minutes after the scheduled start time, sailors were informed that Race 9 had officially been delayed by 30 minutes.
Start is a little late Despite the calm winds, meteorologists are confident the situation will improve. Current wind speed is around 6 knots. The team is already waiting in a boat on the water.
We will dock in Port Vell, Barcelona.#AC37 #6th day pic.twitter.com/TGR63VVbgd
— America's Cup (@americascup) October 19, 2024
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Let's take a look at the weather. Offshore winds from the northwest will still linger, but should subside by midday and remain bright into the early afternoon. Sea conditions will be calm and skies will be clear. It should be sunny and the temperature should rise to 21 degrees.
Just at the very bottom.https://t.co/ZQUp9LYnCP#AC37 #6th day pic.twitter.com/EMSgpcSTxu
— America's Cup (@americascup) October 19, 2024
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their backs wave wall But Ben Ainslie isn't giving up yet.
There are no second chances. We have to win every race from now on. In a way, that helps the scenario. The siege mentality kicks into high gear and the ultimate battle begins. We believe we can go further in this competition and are determined to do so.
The story of the America's Cup so far this year Team New Zealand's quick starts and ability to make the right decisions on how to make the most of a win.
From Andy Bull's report yesterday:
Emirates Team New Zealand powered through with strong trackside winds and took an irresistible lead. By the time the final leg of the race began they were almost a kilometer in front.
Read the full Barcelona judgment here.
America's Cup Match: Race 7 Overview
Tricky race = another valuable point. 🇳🇿👍 pic.twitter.com/Y51yzL6LfG
— Emirates Team New Zealand (@EmiratesTeamNZ) October 18, 2024
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preamble
It's do or die for Ineos Britannia today in Barcelona. They lost the race for first to seventh place in the 2024 America's Cup 6-2 and now need to win every race ahead to become the first British team to win the Old Mug. be.
Defender Team Emirates New Zealand won both races yesterday. Both teams got off to a strong start and there seemed to be no question as to who would cross the finish line first.
But today is a new day! Will Ben Ainslie and his crew be able to defy all odds?
Race 9 start time is scheduled for 1:10pm (BST). Let's go sailing.
