USA Strikes First After a Frustrating Wait | AC38 Preliminary #2 – Day 1

AC38 Preliminary #2 got off to a frustrating start as light and fickle winds left the fleet waiting for hours – and forced two races to be abandoned. But when the breeze finally arrived, the action came alive. ARC Team USA kept their cool to take a landmark victory in their first official race of the America’s Cup cycle, holding off Peter Burling’s Luna Rossa and GB2. Race 2 brought more drama as the breeze built to 18 knots. The French jumped the start before a dramatic nose dive and capsize ended their day, while Luna Rossa took control at the front and stretched away to another impressive win. Two very different races, a breakthrough American victory, a French capsize and plenty of high-speed action once the wind finally decided to play ball. Here’s how Day 1 of AC38 Preliminary #2 unfolded. CHAPTERS 01:51 Third Time Lucky 02:08 USA Takes Control 02:33 USA Strikes First 02:45 Inside USA’s Breakthrough Win 04:20 Race 2 – 18 Knots & Drama 04:26 French Capsize 05:20 Luna Rossa Takes Control 06:19 The Kiwis React 07:45 Day 1 Standings Facebook - @planetsail.org Website - www.planetsail.co.uk Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sheahan Instagram - matthewsheahan