Frank 157 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 With the new AC designs looking to turn on a dime does anyone think there will be more boat on boat action than with the catamarans ? This action adds to the drama and if you can force errors such as a fluffed turn it could be a powerful attacking or defending strategy. Most commentary is that the foil arms would make this dangerous for both vessels and that it would be best to stay out of trouble. My sense is that we will see relatively more close manoeuvering than in Bermuda. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Practise starts in one week will be good viewing ahead of the world -er-Auckland series and the Christmas cup day races. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 luna rossa seem to be suggesting they can manoeuvre pretty damn well and they expect to use that to their advantage "The only thing we have seen is the quality of manoeuvres and I would say for the moment that we have an advantage. Our manoeuvres are carried out perfectly," Fischer told French yachting site Tip & Shaft. That is very important, as if you are clear about your manoeuvres, you can afford to change tack for tactical reasons, while if you find it hard, you avoid that as much as you can. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/2021-americas-cup-luna-rossa-reveal-key-advantage-as-world-series-looms/UPLOSH3XT5TGFK7ZY7O4JOV7G4/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Obviously not so happy with their boat though, working 24hr shifts and changing the layout on deck and foil tips a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 On the wind they only have a minute or two on each board so it is a busy race for the crew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 First actual practice races today ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Check this out its more boat on jet Ski than boat on boat but the AC 75 sounds like a jet engine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 i guess that's the steel alloy foils humming at much the same frequency that steel alloy turbine blades hum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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