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The Anacortes-built trimaran from BMW-Oracle Racing is ready for the America's Cup races, which start overnight Sunday night, local time, according to the team. Anacortes Now will broadcast the races live, courtesy of BMW-Oracle Racing.
"We had a very good sail," said team CEO Russell Coutts (NZL). "We're excited to get out on the race course tomorrow."
The sailing team had a three and a half hour session on the water Sunday to ensure the boat and all of its equipment is 'race ready'.
"No matter how experienced you are, these final moments before the first race of the America's Cup Match are always special," Coutts said.
"Of course there are some nerves, but I feel very positive about our team and our boat. I know that we've done everything we can to be ready, and that's all I can ask. Now, we are ready to race."
Larry Ellison, the founder of the team and a member of the afterguard, was sailing on the trimaran today. He says he can't wait to get racing.
"I can't think about anything but these next three races," he said. "We're 100 percent focused. The only thing we're thinking about now is winning two of the next three races."
Races are set for Monday & Wednesday, with Friday, if needed, in the series. Race time is 1:06am, Pacific Time. Dock out time is 10pm Pacific, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday (if needed).
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