America’s Cup: Hair raising! The most dramatic moments of the competition in pictures
Crashes, speeds of more than 45 knots and capsizes - what an exciting America's Cup! From Emirates Team New Zealand pitchpoling to Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR's damaged wingsail, take a look at the most nail biting moments of the competition so far
Fans of the America’s Cup have certainly not been disappointed so far!
From the very start of the racing in Bermuda, there has been action and drama.
The second day of the Challenger semi-finals proved no exception – with Emirates Team New Zealand violently pitchpoling before the start of their race against Sir Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR.
See pictures of the capsize and other dramatic moments of the America’s Cup so far.
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Emirates Team New Zealand pitchpoling
High winds resulted in Emirates Team New Zealand pitchpoling as they approached the start line to take on Land Rover BAR
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Gilles Martin-Raget
Emirates Team New Zealand struggles to regain control after capsizing
Thankfully, none of the team were injured in the incident
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Ricardo Pinto
A nail-biting moment for Emirates and onlookers
Emirates Team New Zealand’s catamaran – Aotearoa – was badly damaged
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Ricardo Pinto
Safety boats rush in to help Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand were 3-0 up against Land Rover BAR when catastrophe happened on day two of the America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs semi-finals
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Gilles Martin-Raget
Some of the cycle grinders were left dangling after the capsize
Members of the Emirates team were thrown into the water but thankfully nobody was injured
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Ricardo Pinto
The boat has suffered extensive damage
Part of the damage to Emirates Team New Zealand’s boat. The shore crew are working round the clock to get it ready for racing again
Credit: © ACEA 2017 / Photo Gilles Mart
Sir Ben Ainslie: “Most exhilarating sailing ever”
Describing the racing on the second day of the Challenger semi-finals, Land Rover BAR skipper, Sir Ben Ainslie, said: “It was unbelievable racing in gusts up to 27-28 knots. Certainly, in thirty years of racing boats, it was the most full-on, exhilarating moment I’ve ever had. It was incredible out there.”
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Ricardo Pinto
Wild conditions on day two of the Challenger semi-finals
High wind and squalls meant, at times, spectators could barely see Artemis Racing and SoftBank Team Japan during their third race
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Ricardo Pinto
SoftBank Team Japan keeping their cool under pressure
SoftBank Team Japan showed exception skill during tough conditions on during races 3 and 4 of the Challenger semis
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Ricardo Pinto
Wing damage for Land Rover BAR
A broken wingsail left Sir Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR 0-2 down after the first day’s racing against New Zealand in the Qualifier semi-finals
Credit: © ACEA 2017/Gilles Martin-Raget
