All the Americans needed was an average start in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, but then it all unravelled so quickly.

Ahead of their home race in New York this weekend, the U.S. SailGP team believes it can compete at the top of the fleet for victory.

May 30 : Spain's Los Gallos took the overnight lead at the New York Sail Grand Prix on Saturday after winning two of the three races under an adjusted format as strong winds…

Due to the gusty conditions, only four of the 12 boats made the cut on the first day of racing on them Hudson River.

May 31 : Australia's BONDS Flying Roos edged Emirates GBR in a dramatic winner-takes-all final to win the New York Sail Grand Prix on Sunday and claim their third consecutive…

All the Americans needed was an average start in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, but then it all unravelled so quickly.