Bad Kitty 329 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Anyone up on how to watch the practice races? And before any trolls tell me I'm too lazy to search myself, that's all well established thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 539 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/c/americascup TVNZ coverage starts at 3pm on Channel 1. With a lead in at 2pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I'm keen to know too. Weiti boating Club have it on a large screen TV, but as I'm still supposed to be working, I can't really slope off to the club just yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 329 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Thanks Carpe Diem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Fish said: I'm keen to know too. Weiti boating Club have it on a large screen TV, but as I'm still supposed to be working, I can't really slope off to the club just yet. Don't be silly, of course you can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, Bad Kitty said: Anyone up on how to watch the practice races? And before any trolls tell me I'm too lazy to search myself, that's all well established thanks. Would have thought standing on the bridge deck of the big Bad Kitty would have been and ideal spot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 have heard it's course C today, but that won't be confirmed publicly til 10am which means north head would be ideal IF, you can get to devonport presumably they want people to take the ferry and walk to north head takapuna beach grandstand now advertising to watch race and have big screen for close-ups Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,776 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I think watching from your own boat will be a bit like watching tennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 we watched a volvo start from the water got there early and got a good spot right up against the SPECTATOR boundary just before start, a towering commercial gin-palace with paying guests anchored right in front of us on the inner VIP boundary council desperate to milk this for all they can don't expect much for free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 here's the official release First race will start at 15:12 and will see Emirates Team New Zealand facing Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team. Race 2 (American Magic VS INEOS TEAM UK) will start at 15:50, Race 3 (INEOS TEAM UK VS Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team) is foreseen for 16:42PM. Last race of the day will see American Magic facing the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand at 17:20. Course Area C will be used for racing today 17 December 2020 and weather forecast are for Southwest breezes and moderate wind 16 to 19 knots with low tide at 16:13. https://www.americascup.com/en/news/819_INFORMATION-ON-TODAYS-RACING Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I'm actually getting excited. Oh dear... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 268 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Turn on your radio and tune to Gold AM 1332 to hear the legendary Peter Montcommentary. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Anyone know of any descent webcams overlooking the harbour? I'm wanting to see how busy / congested it is. The best I can come up with is this one: http://www.windsurf.co.nz/windsurf_cam_stheliers.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 329 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Fish said: Anyone know of any descent webcams overlooking the harbour? I'm wanting to see how busy / congested it is. The best I can come up with is this one: http://www.windsurf.co.nz/windsurf_cam_stheliers.asp MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 329 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Well that was slick, NZ looked pretty good. Those speeds are crazy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Fantastic day up here on north head.....weather perfect, tons of people but still place to sit with uninterrupted views....sir Ben had a major moment and almost tipped the boat over after a horrible gybe...but after a minute they got back going Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 329 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Bad Kitty said: Well that was slick, NZ looked pretty good. Those speeds are crazy! OK NZ's 2nd race not so slick! Problems early on with the boat maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 deano sailed a near perfect race -1? error but etnz seem to have a slightly faster boat - let down by 5? errors at this 1st day of official racing i think i'd rather have the faster boat ... just watched the video and it seems patriot was faster both up and down, but etnz kept catching up after their f$%^ups so they must have been sailing better angles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 even though the teams seem to know 9am the day before it looks like the public's need-to-know for the daily course has been pushed out to 10.30am on the day Check back after the race course is announced by America's Cup race management at 10:30am on 18 December for other locations to view the race. https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/events/36th-americas-cup/acws-round-robin-races-on-18-dec/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 back on C great views fro north head Friday 18 December 2020, 3:00 PM at Race course C PRADA America’s Cup World Series Auckland round robin races 5, 6, 7 and 8 is on 18 December 2020. Find travel information and planning options for the viewing locations around Auckland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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