America’s Cup finale

Oracle Team USA crew members celebrate after winning the final America’s Cup race against Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday in San Francisco.  (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

Jennifer Spithill, second from left, celebrates with other American fans after her son skippered Team USA to victory in the winner-take-all finale to the America’s Cup competition on Wednesday in San Francisco.  (George Niktin / Associated Press)

Team Oracle USA sails San Francisco Bay with the Golden Gate bridge in the background on Wednesday during the final race of the America’s Cup competition.   (Ben Margot / Associated Press)

Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle Team USA race their catamarans past Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday during the final America’s Cup race.  (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Oracle Team USA skipper James Spithill hoists the America’s Cup trophy as crew members celebrate their victory over Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday in San Francisco.   (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

Oracle Team USA crew members celebrate on board their catamaran after winning their eight consecutive race in the America’s Cup competition to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand in the best-of-17 series.   (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

An American flag provides the backdrop for Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill as he kisses the America’s Cup trophy on Wednesday in San Francisco.   (Monica M. Davey / EPA)