Oracle calls time out in America's Cup after Kiwi trouncing
Emirates Team New Zealand (L) trails Oracle Team USA at the the first mark during Race 5 of the 34th America's Cup yacht sailing race in San Francisco, California September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
Emirates Team New Zealand (R) and Oracle Team USA sail on separate tacks during Race 5 of the 34th America's Cup yacht sailing race in San Francisco, California September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
Emirates Team New Zealand (L) takes the lead against Oracle Team USA near Alcatraz Island during Race 5 of the 34th America's Cup yacht sailing race in San Francisco, California September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
Emirates Team New Zealand (R) and Oracle Team USA go through pre-start manoeuvres during Race 5 of the 34th America's Cup yacht sailing race in San Francisco, California September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
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