Emirates Team New Zealand - +39 : 0 - 1

Even sailing stars can make disastrous un-forced errors when facing the extreme pressure of the America's Cup. NZL 82, skippered by Dean Barker, crossed the starting line just one second too early and had to re-cross it. By the time the penalty was carried out the Italians were already 30 seconds ahead and rounded the first mark with a 47-second advantage. The New Zealanders tried hard to cover the gap but finally the Italians won with a 1-minute advantage.