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Seattle-based syndicate OneWorld has convincingly overcome a one-point penalty assessed before the start of the Louis Vuitton series to complete the first round as the only undefeated team.
In wind speeds of 12-18 knots, today's much-awaited showdown between OneWorld and fellow American heavyweights Oracle BMW Racing provided the most impressive prestart
of the series.
With Peter Holmberg at the helm for Oracle and James Spithill for OneWorld the pair almost came to blows on several occasions as they vyed for the best starting position, proving that these giant America's Cup yachts can be turned on a dime.
After an even start, OneWorld crossed ahead of Oracle and took a 22s advantage at the first windward mark.
OneWorld's USA-67 once again showed its strength downwind and led by 46s at the second mark.
Oracle's USA-76 which has raised questions over its speed in light wind, had no answer for the Seattle syndicate who extended their lead to 1 minute 04s at the final mark before winning by 40s.
From being among the pre-tournament favourites, Oracle from San Francisco have now lost three races in a row.
They have another race scheduled later today against Sweden's Victory Challenge.
The first round robin officially ended on Saturday but five races were left outstanding after light winds prevented them from being completed earlier in the round.
Today is the last day available for racing before a seven-day break which has been set aside for teams to modify their boats if they chose before the start of the second round robin.
Today's races have been shortened from six legs to four to allow time to make up the two flights that were abandoned last week.
Winds: 12-18k
Winning margin 00.40
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