After the tense action on the race course, in which the wins were split between Team New Zealand and Oracle, media, event staff, team representatives and hangers-on all piled into the press conference room awaiting the on-land fireworks.
"This is going to be a humdinger," enthused one "audience member" as they made their way into the room.
The two helmsman did not disappoint.
Peter Burling was the first to fire a shot - though his "it's nice to see these guys showing some fight" comment was perhaps a bit more blunt than was intended.
Jimmy Spithill did not miss a beat however, responding "it's just the beginning, mate".
