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ORACLE TEAM USA holds onto Cup one more day!

USA wins Race 13 over one minute ahead of the Kiwis in another thrilling America’s Cup race. The first race of day ten of racing was abandoned. Once again the wind was a factor in the abandonment of the race. But this time because there was not enough wind. New Zealand was on their last leg towards the finish, far ahead of TEAM USA, when the time limit of 40 minutes forced the termination of the race. Race Day number eleven – Saturday, 9/21, Race 14 will start at 1:15pm. ETNZ only needs one more win in this first-to-win-9-points series and the Cup is theirs. Currently New Zealand has 8 wins and 8 points and USA has 5 wins and 3 points (due to a previous 2 point penalty). ORACLE needs 6 more points. Stay tuned!

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2013-09-20T15:24:56-07:00September 20th, 2013|0 Comments

Young Sailors Take to the Bay in the AC 45s Labor Day Weekend

The Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Starts Sun., Sept. 1, on the San Francisco Bay off the Marina Green. Ten teams from eight countries will race through Sept. 4 on the same AC45 wing sail catamarans used by the America’s Cup teams in the AC World Series 2012-2013. Just as exciting will be their final day of practicing on Sat., Aug. 31 when they face off with Speed Trials incorporated into the practice program. These 19-24 year olds have been training diligently the last few weeks. Catch up with them on video on the America’s Cup website.

Ginger’s Dad Up Close & Personal with ORACLE TEAM USA -Are they using us as a mark? – T. Harding

America’s Cup Anticipation Builds

Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Cup with their final race against Luna Rossa on Sun., Aug. 25 on the foggy San Francisco Bay. The final score was 7-1.

As Challenger (the first to win 7 races in the Louis Vuitton races), the Kiwis now go on to battle the America’s Cup Defender, ORACLE TEAM USA on Sat., Sept. 7, when the 34^th America’s Cup races (a best-of-17 race series) begin. You can probably catch the two contenders out on the Bay prior to Sept. 7. Stay tuned!

ORACLE TEAM USA racing their boats in a on the Bay Aug.10. Did you know that both are No. 17? - T. Harding

ORACLE TEAM USA warming up for the Cup. Did you know that both are No. 17? – T. Harding

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2013-08-28T11:04:58-07:00August 28th, 2013|0 Comments

Louis Vuitton Cup FInal: Race 6 Begins at 1:10pm Today

Emirates Team New Zealand enters Race 6 with a 3 point lead over Luna Rossa. The score is 4-1. The first team to win 7 races advances in September as the challenger to meet the defender of the America’s Cup, ORACLE TEAM USA.

Race 6 will be broadcast live here on ESPN3, beginning at 1pm and will be broadcast live internationally on the America’s Cup YouTube channel. After the race ends in San Francisco you will be able to view it on the America’s Cup YouTube channel.

If you did not see Race 4 and 5, you can catch up here:

Replay Louis Vuitton Cup Race 4 & 5.

Luna Rossa speaks up in the Race Preview. Stay tuned.

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2013-08-23T11:15:47-07:00August 23rd, 2013|0 Comments

Emeryville Ranked Most Walkable City!
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Emeryville Ranked Most Walkable City!

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Emeryville Ranked Most Walkable City!

ZipRealty Inc. ranked the most walkable cities with the most affordable homes near San Francisco: Emeryville, downtown San Jose, Albany and Berkeley. According to the press release from ZipRealty, using data from WalkScore.com, which ranks walkability from 0-100, Emeryville had a score of 80 with a median home price of $388,888. Downtown San Jose had a score of 74/$508,450, Albany 86/$622,500 and Berkeley 95/$786,258.

“One of the allures of living in San Francisco is the city’s beautiful and convenient walkability, and that appeal is well-reflected in its lofty real estate prices,” said ZipRealty CEO and President Lanny Baker. “According to our partner Walk Score, San Francisco is the second-most walkable large city in the United States, behind New York City. In the local study we conducted, the most walkable and affordable communities were quite surprising alternatives to the high average price in San Francisco, which currently exceed $1 million.”

Lifestyle trends around the Bay Area indicate urban areas are moving away from dependency on cars to a walkable more sustainable way of life. According to Walk Score, people in walkable neighborhoods weigh 6-8 pounds less than those who don’t. That’s definitely an incentive to choose Emeryville for your home. Check out the City of Emeryville’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, a community effort.

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2014-06-25T16:07:28-07:00August 22nd, 2013|0 Comments

Louis Vuitton Cup Final begins at 1:10pm

At 1:10pm PT today, the 30th anniversary ‪Louis Vuitton Cup Final begins with Emirates Team New Zealand taking on Luna Rossa Challenge. It will not be broadcast live because of restrictions with NBC who is recording the race and will broadcast it at 3pm PT today. This is the first time in over 20 years that the America’s Cup returns to network television (see coverage schedule below).

However, you can watch defender ORACLE TEAM USA practice racing LIVE on the race course at 11am PT on the America’s Cup YouTube channel.

Up close with ORACLE on Aug. 13 – T. Harding

Louis Vuitton Cup Finals
August 17 – Races 1+2 – NBC Sports Network – 6:00pm ET (tape delayed)
August 18 – Races 3+4 – NBC Sports Network – 6:00pm ET (tape delayed)
August 21 – Races 5+6 – YouTube.com/americascup – 4:00pm ET (live)August 24 – Races 7+8 – NBC Sports Network – 7:00pm ET (tape delayed)
August 25 – Races 9+10 – NBC Sports Network – 7:00pm ET (tape delayed / if necessary)
August 28 – Races 11+12 – NBC Sports Network – 5:00pm ET (tape delayed / if necessary)
August 30 – Races 13 – NBC Sports Network – 5:00pm ET (tape delayed / if necessary)

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2013-08-17T12:29:15-07:00August 17th, 2013|0 Comments