I'm cheering for Australia!
Bound to be on a winner.

Mastbender said..
Got to get by Team Oracle first.

You mean get b(u)y Team oracle AUS - 8/14 crew members are Australian.
If you're going to call yourself "Team USA" then at least have a minimum percentage (80%?) of crew members actually from that country. Not just where the money is coming from.

TEAM NZ first time out video below . Word out of NZ is 20knts+ in under 8knts, EASILY. Pedal//leg power to keep the hydraulics up to speed. Seems obvious... now!

It's going to be insane!

Mastbender said..
Got to get by Team Oracle first.

AKA Team Australia II.

They should just make the America's Cup a silent auction.
Highest bidder wins the cup

A cup challenge is expensive, exclusive & not for everyone, pretty obvious what the teams are getting into from the outset. It's hard to get the win and just like that pommy convert called Bond who wrestled the cup to AUS in 83', when the underdog gets over those with a bigger mountain of cash it's a fantastic team achievement and a bloody good watch.
Agree the last cup was amazing, was lucky to be there to see those 72' beasts carve up the course. Astounding to see live. Is great that most of the teams are made up of ANZAC types and making a living leading an industry. Love the racing and the boats, bring on Bermuda.