Daydream believer
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Alex Thompson will not be blowing £80-100M +
Americas Cup on TV
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Alex Thompson will not be blowing £80-100M +
roblpm
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I think we have had it..... Nz
Andrew E
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Yup, no chance of beating TNZ!
bedouin
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Can't say I give them much of a chance but it is not over yet.
BAR have been very inconsistent but have shown good speed on occasion. It may be that now it is getting serious they can find the form to challenge.
BAR have been very inconsistent but have shown good speed on occasion. It may be that now it is getting serious they can find the form to challenge.
RAI
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GBR get two chances against NZL today.
Daydream believer
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Interesting point made when they interviewed !!!! Reed today ( sorry cannot remember christian name but well know sailing personality)
He spoke about most consistent race starts so far; which he defined as being first at the first reaching mark ; & it seems the Japanese boat was second, but best of all was Ben Ainsle & the BAR team
He spoke about most consistent race starts so far; which he defined as being first at the first reaching mark ; & it seems the Japanese boat was second, but best of all was Ben Ainsle & the BAR team
roblpm
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Well we didn't lose today!
roblpm
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Bang. First race retirement. Not looking good!
roblpm
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Forfeited second race. Can't see us coming back from 2 down!!
lw395
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WTF is BAR doing? How have they got 2 DSQ's?
Don't have access to the app here, reporting on this is terrible.
RAI
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They broke a bit of something controlling their wing so retired. They couldn't fix it in time for their second race, so NZ picked up two easy points. Back on line tomorrow with their second wing.
nzrick
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You can stream the racing live via bt sport website for free. 6pm each day. linky
http://sport.bt.com/free-to-air-01364057726206?s_intcid=con_HTW_AmericasCup
http://sport.bt.com/free-to-air-01364057726206?s_intcid=con_HTW_AmericasCup
lw395
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How is that 'DSQ'? Surely that's one RTD and one DNC?
The way this event is reported is dire, and that starts with the event website.
Fair enough they want people to pay to get live video coverage, but not having basic, accurate news until hours later is surely turning people away from the event?
I can get more up to date news when my amateur club mates are racing at Cowes Week.
roblpm
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I wouldn't worry too much. We aren't going to be in it much longer......!!
lw395
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They've updated the website to RTD and DNC now.
Buck Turgidson
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I wouldn't be so sure. That damage isn't going to buff out!
marklucas
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All the teams suffered some damage during the day ...
... but I think Emirates Team New Zealand have the biggest problem after a pitch pole at 35 knots today! Thankfully none of the crew seem to have sustained any serious injuries.
... but I think Emirates Team New Zealand have the biggest problem after a pitch pole at 35 knots today! Thankfully none of the crew seem to have sustained any serious injuries.
benjenbav
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What happens if TNZ doesn't get to the starting line today: two forfeits (i.e two BAR wins) or a postponement?
lw395
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Likely to be postponed due to weather.
RAI
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So it's ETNZ against Oracle USA. Funny way Artemis Sweden lost though. MOB.