harrytom 671 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Zozza said: Is it because the course should be out further in the Gulf to provide more chance of windshifts, but they want the course close in for the "benefit" of the spectator fleet? If the latter, utterly ridiculous, because at the moment its a bit like cricket in that if you win the toss you win the match, and if you win the start in this AC you win the match race. Think they were using that course to prevent large gatherings on shore, at the time of course announcement we were still in level 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 hopefully we'll be back to course c today and a chance for local knowledge about tides and gusty spots to help the boys overtake if need to be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 356 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 My god there are some boring old men with selective memories. I know you think you recall close racing with lead changes and exciting starts, but that is such rose tinted glasses nonsense. IACC racing was in general so boring it puts insomniacs to sleep. Sure there was some epic racing, but in general, win the start, win the race. Just like now. go on youtube and watch. My god its dull 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 316 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Clipper said: My god there are some boring old men with selective memories. I know you think you recall close racing with lead changes and exciting starts, but that is such rose tinted glasses nonsense. IACC racing was in general so boring it puts insomniacs to sleep. Sure there was some epic racing, but in general, win the start, win the race. Just like now. go on youtube and watch. My god its dull Yet it was exciting enough for non sailor NZ'ers to become enthralled with AC yacht racing - so your personal contention versus the masses does not equate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 217 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 What would happen if they changed the rules so that the boats have to enter the start box 3 or 4 minutes before the start? Would that make the pre-start more interesting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I like that idea. Then if 1 gains an advantage the other can try to wriggle away to retrieve the situation. Kind a like cat n mouse, sometimes cat wins sometimes not... Next time maybe. If ETNZ holds it I'd hope so, cos I'd rather see refinement of the wheel - not a new one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 671 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Change of tnz skipper?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 516 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Nobody on board got a watch? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,056 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Good Dog. Could it get any more boring? The sponsors must be spewing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 671 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Romany said: I like that idea. Then if 1 gains an advantage the other can try to wriggle away to retrieve the situation. Kind a like cat n mouse, sometimes cat wins sometimes not... Next time maybe. If ETNZ holds it I'd hope so, cos I'd rather see refinement of the wheel - not a new one. spin it out to get more $$$$ ?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Nah. I just like the idea of something more like a 'sailing' regatta 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 671 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Romany said: Nah. I just like the idea of something more like a 'sailing' regatta wonder how they would go with standard keels?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,278 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 What a bunch of wingers! Close regatta, anyone's to take, boats are similar performance. I'm enjoying it 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 671 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 30 minutes ago, Sabre said: I did and its not real boats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 671 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, Island Time said: What a bunch of wingers! Close regatta, anyone's to take, boats are similar performance. I'm enjoying it Whingers really ?? boats similar preformance,dont think so,Etnz when behind dont get the thrashing like LR does. lr does. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 LR were the first to win 2 races LR were the first to win 3 races it's not enough for etnz to level the score at the end of each day because if LR are the first to win 7 races it's all over! hopefully they will survive this light wind and be able to get ahead next week in stronger winds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I drove up to Auckland to see them sailing a few weeks ago. Had an awesome day with Nz Italian and America’s boat flying past me less than 50 metres away and now spending a few days watching at the big screen at the viaduct. Loving the racing and the atmosphere. Incredible what they can do in the light winds yesterday. Seems pretty exciting from where I am watching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Almost forgot team uk sailed past pretty close too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,670 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 My interest level just went up three notches i found out this morning that younger daughter in the UK has a deal with her Italian friend. A chocolate bar for each win. Currently she owes him three bars of Whittaker's and he owes her three bars of some fancy Italian chocolate Shit is getting real. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 671 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, lateral said: Overall I am fascinated. There is only one AC and match racing (or lack of it) is only part of it. The nuances of these foilers, in different conditions, are mind boggling. Like having to pass thru your own wind shadow and the absolute need of time-to-line precision. Both crews are still on a massive learning curve. The challengers accepted the protocol, and a royal battle it is turning out to be. That we have the ability to design/build/run the event in boats pushing physics to the limit is hard not to be proud of. Bit like our success with covid 19. Easy to take for granted. More wind pls Huey. (For variety) 15 knts + would be interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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