18 Sep 2013

Winds strong for San Francisco Bay today

6:29 am on 18 September 2013

Strong winds are forecast for San Francisco Bay today and America's Cup organisers are already saying it is likely to affect today's racing.

Team New Zeaalnd could lift the Cup today.

Winds of 20 to 25 knots are forecast with stronger gusts. The wind limit for racing is 23 knots.

Organisers are already saying today's second race is looking unlikely.

Team New Zealand leads the series 7-1 in the race to nine wins.