America's Cup World Series on San Francisco Bay (10 images)

Two Oracle Team USA boats jump to a quick lead at the start of race one in the America's Cup World Series in San Francisco Bay on August 23, 2012. Eleven 45-foot catamarans representing eight teams are competing in the sailing series as a prelude to next year's America's Cup to be held in San Francisco. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Oracle Team USA tacs in match-race qualifying against Italy in the America's Cup World Series in San Francisco Bay on August 23, 2012. Eleven 45-foot catamarans representing eight teams are competing in the sailing series as a prelude to next year's America's Cup to be held in San Francisco. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Oracle team USA sails past the bleachers after beating Italy in match-race qualifying in the America's Cup World Series in San Francisco Bay on August 23, 2012. Eleven 45-foot catamarans representing eight teams are competing in the sailing series as a prelude to next year's America's Cup to be held in San Francisco. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Oracle Team USA boat skippered by Russel Coutts passes Alcatraz Island during race one in the America's Cup World Series in San Francisco Bay on August 23, 2012. Eleven 45-foot catamarans representing eight teams are competing in the sailing series as a prelude to next year's America's Cup to be held in San Francisco. UPI/Terry Schmitt