Go USA17 !!!!

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PascalG

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One word... WOW. It is worth the wait! Race 1 is underway and live on line on Espn 360 and BOR site

one foul, one stall, 20kts in 6 to 7 kts winds. Great racing!
 
They are flying indeed, incredible sight. USA passed the mark with a 3 min lead now let see if that big genaker can save the Swiss' butt
 
Almost TWO miles lead and just shy of 30kts with 10kts wind. Faster than most power boats can do... Who said sailing is boring!
 
Figures my cable co. doesn't broadcast it....
 
Yes they tow in and out

it s not on any US channel.. Espn360.com is the best source online. The BMW oracle site wasn't working a little while ago, the official AC site has the feed too

5 minutes from the finish!
 
Well make that 15mimutes since they didn't cross the line properly the first time.

Pretty embarasing
 
Think there is any chance they will go back to monohulls after we bring the cup home?

Steve
 
Somehow I can't imagine a tacking duel between these boats. First, they almost stop when they tack. Second, they are not that closely matched.
 
I miss close races that depended more on strategy. I miss the monohulls, and the tacking, etc. It just seems whoever spends the most $$$ and makes the best boat, creating even a slight difference in speed capability, just results in an all out rout. Next step, just let a GPS directed computer navigate these things. Blah.
 
Well, a Deed of Gift match is by definition an open design match starting with a blank sheet of paper limited only by a max LWL. The result is the most advanced and fastest possible boat, which is what the AC is all about

i doubt these costs can be sustained in the future so chances are we will get back to monohull but this 33rd Cup is pretty special
 
I'm not a sailor either but I really enjoy watching Gold Cup match racing when it is here every October. It makes no difference which class of boat that they use, as long as the boats are the same. In match racing finals crews have to exchange boats. The course is short & very spectator friendly. No need for helicopters etc. One of the chase boats has a commentator onboard broadcasting on one of the VHF channels.

I like to anchor near the windward mark. All kinds of close action happens there.

It would be great if AC would follow a similar model. AC people sail Gold Cup so there would be nothing new to them. By all means use bigger boats, maybe around the 60' length but design & build the same. Then it would be the difference of the skill of the crew with a bit of luck from the weather to determine the winner.
 
Ernesto, X2.

Even watching Conners lose in S.D., the last time we held the cup, was more exciting and engaging. Still fun nowadays though in their Gameboy boats.
 
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