Jon 412 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Looks like they are running a B class regatta next time in Europe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,767 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Is that where it ended up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 486 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 The squadrons payoff to let Dalton take his cup has finally been officially announced, ten new Elliott 7's This was trumpeted way back as being a legacy payment that would keep giving to the youth programme, but instead appears to be a one off, to replace the boats that were Due for a ten year refit . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 486 Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 Poor old Granny Herald cant tell the difference between Barcelona and the Tamaki Straits judging by todays photo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 105 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Stumbled onto coverage this morning on TV3. Some good background info about boats n crew, authorised spying etc. The actual sailing/racing was sub par, win start win race… at least graphics used knots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,767 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Tried to find something on YouTube this morning. Gave up after a few minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 105 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 https://www.threenow.co.nz/tv-guide 11pm tonight, 7.30 to 9 Sunday morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,105 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Yup three now have it on demand. Also available on the stuff.co.nz website. Processional is the best description for the moment. Prestart wrestling, then whoever leads over the start line wins. It better improve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,105 Posted August 24, 2024 Share Posted August 24, 2024 Today looks a bit closer. Just watching GB and the Swiss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 324 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 On 24/08/2024 at 10:17 AM, Black Panther said: Tried to find something on YouTube this morning. Gave up after a few minutes. Well every race in its entirety is on YouTube BP, maybe get one of those kids to give you a hand for 11 seconds! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 807 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 We need an AC fleet race 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,767 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 3 hours ago, Bad Kitty said: Well every race in its entirety is on YouTube BP, maybe get one of those kids to give you a hand for 11 seconds! I found it, but the edited highlights are frustrating, the commentary pathetic and so far the racing has been boring. I discover I'm simply not invested in who wins. Each to their own. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 8 hours ago, Black Panther said: I found it, but the edited highlights are frustrating, the commentary pathetic and so far the racing has been boring. I discover I'm simply not invested in who wins. Each to their own. not real yachts,pretty sure I could win a race if I won the start,non tactical racing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 403 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 12 hours ago, Psyche said: We need an AC fleet race You mean, like Sail GP? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 324 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 12 hours ago, Black Panther said: I found it, but the edited highlights are frustrating, the commentary pathetic and so far the racing has been boring. I discover I'm simply not invested in who wins. Each to their own. Ah got ya, thought you meant you looked for it & gave up. Yes even as a fan of fast hi tech yachts, the racing leaves a lot to be desired! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 807 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 40 minutes ago, K4309 said: You mean, like Sail GP? Anything to help the commentators who appear to be struggling already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 807 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 26 minutes ago, Bad Kitty said: Ah got ya, thought you meant you looked for it & gave up. Yes even as a fan of fast hi tech yachts, the racing leaves a lot to be desired! I watched day 4 on youtube, and tbh the best part is the pre-start where there is a bit of jostling for position. After that it has all the excitement of apparent wind racing i.e bang the corners and follow the leader with uphill and downhill looking pretty much the same. Quite a bit of commentary about the skippers mental composure and heartrate, and how the galley slaves are getting on which I thought was very caring though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,105 Posted August 25, 2024 Share Posted August 25, 2024 the definition of rich man racing. No technical or operational relevance at all to the boating population, and boring as batshit to watch. F1 had this problem for a while and fixed it with technical limitations, but they had the advantage of 10 competitors, 20 vehicles at any one time. Yachts match racing (AC at least) has two competitors, 3km off-shore in a procession. Best you can hope for as an observer is a gear failure or an operator error to liven things up. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 324 Posted August 26, 2024 Share Posted August 26, 2024 6 hours ago, aardvarkash10 said: the definition of rich man racing. No technical or operational relevance at all to the boating population, and boring as batshit to watch. F1 had this problem for a while and fixed it with technical limitations, but they had the advantage of 10 competitors, 20 vehicles at any one time. Yachts match racing (AC at least) has two competitors, 3km off-shore in a procession. Best you can hope for as an observer is a gear failure or an operator error to liven things up. Yeah Sail GP really shines the hard cold light of reality on the AC. And it doesn’t do well! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 486 Posted August 27, 2024 Share Posted August 27, 2024 A bit of fleet racing would certainly liven things up a bit , and probably send Steven Mcivor home -he has made many basic mistakes in his commentary . Glen Ashby and Shirley are great or perhaps silence for a bit . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.