Louis Vuitton Act 12 - Day 7 - Preview: Action-packed racing day

Good morning from Valencia.

The weather today seems to be a little better than yesterday according to the weather forecast from Chris Bedford, meteorologist of BMW Oracle, especially in the south race course. As we are writing these lines it is hazy, a few rays of sun try to break through the clouds and we look forward to what is probably the most exciting racing day.

Yesterday's light winds that resulted in the cancellation of a flight are a god-sent gift for whoever will be in the north race course today. In the first flight of the day, racing starts with the most crucial clash among the Big Four. Unbeaten Emirates Team New Zealand will race Alinghi. If the Kiwis win they have assured the top spot at the first division. Meanwhile, in the south course, +39 Challenge could move to second division if they beat United Internet Team Germany and Shosholoza loses to Luna Rossa, as expected.

The second flight of the day promises even more thrills. In the north course, Emirates Team New Zealand will face BMW Oracle while a few minutes later Luna Rossa and Alinghi will enter the starting box. In the south course, Victory Challenge will race Desafío Español, a fight that can decide leadership in the second division. Assuming they are both victorious in their previous races, the winner of the match gets the top position in second division.

If BMW Oracle commits another tactical blunder could this be the sight of their base tonight? We will be waiting for white smoke to come out of the chimney, just like in the Vatican.

If BMW Oracle commits another tactical blunder could this be the sight of their base tonight? We will be waiting for white smoke to come out of the chimney, just like in the Vatican