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24 Stunning Photos To Show Why The 34th America's Cup Was In San Francisco
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 24 Stunning Photos To Show Why The 34th America's Cup Was In San Francisco

 

From: http://www.businessinsider.com/24-stunning-americas-cup-san-francisco-photos-2013-9?op=1

 

"We're holding this cup in the San Francisco Bay, the most spectacular natural amphitheater for sailing that God created on this Earth."

That's how Oracle CEO and sailing enthusiast Larry Ellison explained his decision to move the America's Cup to the San Francisco Bay.

The event has been criticized for failing to deliver promised tourism revenue to the city (among other complaints).

But the one unassailable success has been the setting. The city has served as a dramatic back-drop to the race, and there are some beautiful photos that show you why Ellison was right to use such hyperbolic language.

 

 

The teams and support boats during Race 6.

The teams and support boats during Race 6.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The race is viewable from a cable car turn-around on Hyde Street.

The race is viewable from a cable car turn-around on Hyde Street.

Jamie Squire/Getty Images

The view from a helicopter.

The view from a helicopter.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

 

 

 

A long view of the city.

A long view of the city.

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The teams race away from the Golden State Bridge during Race 6.

The teams race away from the Golden State Bridge during Race 6.

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The fog creeps in during Race 3.

The fog creeps in during Race 3.

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The boats tack upwind during Race 5.

The boats tack upwind during Race 5.

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The teams practice in front of the San Francisco skyline.

The teams practice in front of the San Francisco skyline.

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The teams race away from the Golden Gate Bridge in Race 3.

The teams race away from the Golden Gate Bridge in Race 3.

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A wide shot of Race 2.

A wide shot of Race 2.

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Race 3 with downtown in the background.

Race 3 with downtown in the background.

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A wall of fog between the boats and the bridge.

A wall of fog between the boats and the bridge.

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Team Emirates pulls away during Race 2.

Team Emirates pulls away during Race 2.

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The teams sail past Alcatraz Island during Race 18.

The teams sail past Alcatraz Island during Race 18.

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The teams race past the Golden Gate Bridge during Race 14.

The teams race past the Golden Gate Bridge during Race 14.

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The bay from the city.

The bay from the city.

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Ellison wanted the race to be viewable from office buildings.

Ellison wanted the race to be viewable from office buildings.

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Oracle Team USA warms up as the morning fog begins to break up.

Oracle Team USA warms up as the morning fog begins to break up.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The view from land as the teams practice in front of Alcatraz Island before Race 6.

The view from land as the teams practice in front of Alcatraz Island before Race 6.

Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Oracle Team USA warms up outside of the fog zone.

Oracle Team USA warms up outside of the fog zone.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The view from sea level.

The view from sea level.

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The view from the woods.

The view from the woods.

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Spectators watch from Alcatraz.

Spectators watch from Alcatraz.

Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Team Oracle sails away from a cable car.

Team Oracle sails away from a cable car.

Jamie Squire/Getty Images



Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/24-stunning-americas-cup-san-francisco-photos-2013-9?op=1#ixzz2fwSaqqLg
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