Americas Cup today

[Wansworth]

Just watched Luna Rosa win over Orient express……..Had to check if I had a pulse

 

[MikeBz]

It’s pretty dull isn’t it. Mind you I don’t think any yacht racing would be entertaining in 7 knots of wind.

 

[Wansworth]

It’s pretty dull isn’t it. Mind you I don’t think any yacht racing would be entertaining in 7 knots of wind.

Saw the last Americas Cup ..equally bland…..at least withpropersailingboats there was some beauty…..apparently speed is now all that is important.Maybe four racing at the same time would introduce a bit of frizzion

 

[Sailfree]

Note there has been a womans trophy and youth trophy added.

Can anyone point to any articles that describe the criteria for the boat design for the various Trophy classes.

Is there any highlights TV programs please

 

[MikeBz]

It’s all on YouTube channel Louis Vuitton 37th Americas Cup Barcelona.

 

[Ian_Rob]

What’s the almost constant grating noise you hear in the live feeds from the boats……….?

 

[Chiara’s slave]

What’s the almost constant grating noise you hear in the live feeds from the boats……….?

The boat structure under stress. SailGP boats are louder still.

 

[Ian_Rob]

The boat structure under stress. SailGP boats are louder still.

Thanks. I thought it was probably that but wasn’t sure….

 

[Bobc]

Forecast looking good for today.

Could be some good racing.

 

[Ian_Rob]

…… after being initially rather disappointed, I thought it was quite exciting yesterday.

 

[Bobc]

That extra breeze meant that they weren't constantly worrying about dropping off the foils, and could focus on racing tactics and boatspeed, and Britannia showed it's true potential for the first time.