2013 America's Cup (55 images)

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill (C) waves, with Kyle Langford at left, after beating Emirates New Zealand in race 17 of the America's Cup Regatta on San Francisco Bay on September 24, 2013. The Americans won races 17 and 18 to even the series 8-8. The America's Cup becomes a single race, winner take all. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Oracle Team USA (L) begins to roll in their code zero sail against Emirates New Zealand at the bottom of the second leg in race 16 of the America's Cup Regatta on San Francisco Bay on September 23, 2013. The Americans won the race and leave the Kiwis still at match point with the score now 8-6. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill (C) talks to the support crew after they defeated Emirates New Zealand in race 12 of the America's Cup Regatta against Emirates New Zealand on San Francisco Bay on September 19, 2013. The Americans lead all the way and won the race. The score is now 8-2 for the Kiwis. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Oracle Team USA (R) and Emirates New Zealand jockey in the starting box for race 12 of the America's Cup Regatta on San Francisco Bay on September 19, 2013. The Americans won the race and a second race of the day was postponed. The score is now 8-2 for the Kiwis. UPI/Terry Schmitt