Priscilla 2,318 #1 Posted January 20 NZ SailGP off to Christchurch. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/boating/124004616/christchurch-to-host-multimilliondollar-global-sailing-event 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,160 #2 Posted January 20 No event in Aussie. Does that mean no Aussie team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxHugen 700 #3 Posted January 21 5 hours ago, Forourselves said: No event in Aussie. Does that mean no Aussie team? No, they are still in it. On the SailGP website: " SailGP racing is being planned for the Australia/New Zealand region in the early part of 2022. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flags 111 #4 Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, MaxHugen said: No, they are still in it. On the SailGP website: " SailGP racing is being planned for the Australia/New Zealand region in the early part of 2022. " Australia are one of the few teams to not have a sponsor. At the beginning of 2020 I was told that Russel would be OK swapping out the AUS team for an NZ team if the Aussies couldn't pay their way. But I haven't heard since if they have survived the Covid break? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,560 #5 Posted January 21 9 hours ago, Priscilla said: NZ SailGP off to Christchurch. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/boating/124004616/christchurch-to-host-multimilliondollar-global-sailing-event Grandstands on the Port Hills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUltimateSockPuppet 199 #6 Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Flags said: Australia are one of the few teams to not have a sponsor. At the beginning of 2020 I was told that Russel would be OK swapping out the AUS team for an NZ team if the Aussies couldn't pay their way. But I haven't heard since if they have survived the Covid break? Both Aussie & kiwi teams for SailGP 2021/22 Lyttelton was likened to San Fransisco by Sir Russell in his press statement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,560 #7 Posted January 21 30 minutes ago, TheUltimateSockPuppet said: Both Aussie & kiwi teams for SailGP 2021/22 Lyttelton was likened to San Fransisco by Sir Russell in his press statement Yip. Exactly the same. Except the bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 753 #8 Posted January 21 4 hours ago, Flags said: Australia are one of the few teams to not have a sponsor. Maybe Clive is a prospect? Well cashed up, likes (stink) boats, happy to waste tens of millions on hopeless cases, in need of a PR coup. Might need to change the livery to overall canary yellow with a feint green pinstripe. No event in Aus might be an issue though… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUltimateSockPuppet 199 #9 Posted January 21 13 hours ago, RobG said: Maybe Clive is a prospect? Well cashed up, likes (stink) boats, happy to waste tens of millions on hopeless cases, in need of a PR coup. Might need to change the livery to overall canary yellow with a feint green pinstripe. No event in Aus might be an issue though… I understand the no event in Aus is only this season as there was an event at the beginning of the aborted Season 2 in Sydney and as this season is also being truncated by COVID one less event is planned than usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUltimateSockPuppet 199 #10 Posted January 21 13 hours ago, Ex-yachtie said: Yip. Exactly the same. Except the bridge. Well I'm sure those ingenious kiwi's could build one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #11 Posted January 21 Looks from the schedule like AUS somewhere is still a possibility following the Christchurch event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rskiff 110 #12 Posted January 22 On 1/21/2021 at 7:52 AM, Priscilla said: NZ SailGP off to Christchurch. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/boating/124004616/christchurch-to-host-multimilliondollar-global-sailing-event lower end of harbour, will be up further Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,318 #13 Posted January 22 Akaroa Harbour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUltimateSockPuppet 199 #14 Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Priscilla said: Akaroa Harbour. Nice but that isn’t Lyttelton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,318 #15 Posted January 22 14 minutes ago, TheUltimateSockPuppet said: Nice but that isn’t Lyttelton? Hah was posted in response to Rskiff claiming Akaroa was Lyttleton in error but wow going to be an interesting regatta in Lyttleton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,560 #16 Posted January 22 9 hours ago, TheUltimateSockPuppet said: Well I'm sure those ingenious kiwi's could build one! Nothing some fancy on-screen graphics can’t fix. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rskiff 110 #17 Posted January 22 46 minutes ago, Priscilla said: Hah was posted in response to Rskiff claiming Akaroa was Lyttleton in error but wow going to be an interesting regatta in Lyttleton. ha, can't you spell Lyttelton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jethrow 137 #18 Posted January 22 The person that invented Lyttelton can't even spell Lyttelton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiJoker 350 #19 Posted January 22 8 hours ago, Rskiff said: On 1/21/2021 at 7:52 AM, Priscilla said: NZ SailGP off to Christchurch. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/boating/124004616/christchurch-to-host-multimilliondollar-global-sailing-event lower end of harbour, will be up further Sorry mate. You are sadly mistook. This a heavily-distorted wide angle view of the innermost end of Lyttelton Harbour. Not 100 percent certain of my bearings but the bottom left end of the pix appears to show Governor's Bay which is widely recognized as the head of the harbour. The longer inlet to the right is called Head of the Bay. The headlands of the harbour mouth are dimly visible in the morning mist at the top left of the pix. It has been a while but as I recall the water in the lower part of the photo is pretty thin, especially at low tide. The port, which is the largest in the South Island, is located about half way down the harbour on its northern flank.. The harbour is a drowned volcano with precious little flat land on its rim. Likely best place for Rusty's shore side activities are the adjacent park areas at Corsair Bay and Cass Bay. Both are close to the commercial port and to the road and rail tunnels that provide quick access to the City of Christchurch. It is hard to sufficiently emphasise the minuscule size and quaint nature of Lyttleton Township, nestled into the hillside behind the commercial port. Permanent residents, approx 3,000. A couple of small hotels, a scattering of guest houses, restaurants and cafes. International visitors will stay in Christchurch and surrounds. St Tropez it aint! But a great locale for a TV-focused event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matto 1 #20 Posted January 22 5 hours ago, KiwiJoker said: The port, which is the largest in the South Island, is located about half way down the harbour on its northern flank.. The harbour is a drowned volcano with precious little flat land on its rim. Likely best place for Rusty's shore side activities are the adjacent park areas at Corsair Bay and Cass Bay. Both are close to the commercial port and to the road and rail tunnels that provide quick access to the City of Christchurch. Actually Naval Point (as indicated) will be the location of the shore facilities, adjacent to the Naval Point Club and Coastguard. Racing will be in the water off the port and shipping movements will cease during the racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dullers 405 #21 Posted January 23 On 1/21/2021 at 8:05 AM, TheUltimateSockPuppet said: Both Aussie & kiwi teams for SailGP 2021/22 Lyttelton was likened to San Fransisco by Sir Russell in his press statement It is uncanny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tornado-Cat 925 #22 Posted January 23 Next 8 events. https://sailgp.com/news/season-two-to-feature-eight-global-events/ S2_DIGI_STANDING_1000_CalendarSeason2_V4_16-9_SCR-1.webp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horn Rock 1,324 #23 Posted January 24 ^^^^ Quite an ambitious schedule I think, with the plague still hanging around. No Australian event? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xlot 830 #24 Posted January 25 On 1/24/2021 at 1:38 AM, Horn Rock said: ^^^^ Quite an ambitious schedule I think, with the plague still hanging around. No Australian event? Apart from the latest delivery delays, no way vaccines will get to herd immunity in Italy by early June 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southseasbill 102 #25 Posted January 25 Wonder what the Christchurch City Council paid to get the Lyttelton event. They should be spending their money on fixing the water pipes as a first priority (still a lot of them leaking and haven't been repaired since the Earthquake). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,576 #26 Posted January 25 3 minutes ago, southseasbill said: Wonder what the Christchurch City Council paid to get the Lyttelton event. They should be spending their money on fixing the water pipes as a first priority (still a lot of them leaking and haven't been repaired since the Earthquake). Except tight water pipes aren't very entertaining, or generate much additional council revenue. ;-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,604 #27 Posted January 26 29 minutes ago, Sailbydate said: Except tight water pipes aren't very entertaining, or generate much additional council revenue. ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #28 Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Xlot said: Apart from the latest delivery delays, no way vaccines will get to herd immunity in Italy by early June OT but since I booked a frikkin pricey place for overlooking Piazza Navona for 5 weeks over October, am hoping Italy will be letting ‘health passport’ (vaccinated) people in by then. Maybe similar accommodations will be granted to healthy sailors by June, which must surely be the agreement with Bermuda. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,113 #29 Posted January 26 Speaking of Mono Rail, should move this steaming pile of Shit thread to the multi hull thread again where it belongs cause the spite club has fo to do with the AC. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #31 Posted January 26 10 hours ago, barfy said: the spite club That’s you, right? Good grief! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogwithabone 6 #32 Posted January 27 On 1/26/2021 at 12:33 PM, southseasbill said: Wonder what the Christchurch City Council paid to get the Lyttelton event. They should be spending their money on fixing the water pipes as a first priority (still a lot of them leaking and haven't been repaired since the Earthquake). Local papers suggest ChristchurchNZ paid around $600k - the bigger cost is going to be on CCC redeveloping Naval Point itself which is a bit of an eyesore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milli 60 #33 Posted February 9 In case anyone missed this: https://sailgp.com/news/burling-and-tukes-nz-sailgp-team-unveiled/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZK 334 #34 Posted February 10 New additions to the USA roster too; https://www.sail-world.com/news/235086/US-SailGP-Team-unveils-strategic-roster-pickups Dressler, Campbell and Sinclair joining JS after their AM duties are complete for the time being.... Looks like the original S&S boys have been given the flick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashtack 163 #35 Posted February 10 31 minutes ago, NZK said: New additions to the USA roster too; https://www.sail-world.com/news/235086/US-SailGP-Team-unveils-strategic-roster-pickups Dressler, Campbell and Sinclair joining JS after their AM duties are complete for the time being.... Looks like the original S&S boys have been given the flick. I guess Jimmy's conditions were that he gets to pick the team, but still interesting that he would kick canfield off - I guess jimmy doesn't have faith in his foiling abilities. Did TC even manage to race once before the musical chairs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,149 #36 Posted February 13 https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article249205840.html Isn't Kyle going on the Ocean Race? One spot less bumping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Roller 110 #37 Posted 11 hours ago Serious viewer numbers mentioned here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrakirkman/2021/02/25/the-ultimate-spring-break-2021-escape-an-exclusive-sailing-championship-in-beautiful-bermuda/?sh=33926c4a94d7 "... which attracted a worldwide audience of 1.8 billion during its inaugural 2019 season" I know it was talked about here before, but how did they get to this number? The most viewed video on their YT channel has 1 million views, and it's a trailer for the NYC round: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddywackery 154 #38 Posted 10 hours ago 17 minutes ago, 45Roller said: Serious viewer numbers mentioned here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrakirkman/2021/02/25/the-ultimate-spring-break-2021-escape-an-exclusive-sailing-championship-in-beautiful-bermuda/?sh=33926c4a94d7 "... which attracted a worldwide audience of 1.8 billion during its inaugural 2019 season" I know it was talked about here before, but how did they get to this number? The most viewed video on their YT channel has 1 million views, and it's a trailer for the NYC round: Absolute nonsense numbers Roller, some knob with an abacus and an eye on a bonus. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,604 #39 Posted 10 hours ago 37 minutes ago, Paddywackery said: Absolute nonsense numbers Roller, some knob with an abacus and an eye on a bonus. They buy posts on FB, YT, IG and pay to put them in front of people... it doesn't take that much money to generate massive 'vanity' metrics... marketing depts all over do it... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaysper 613 #40 Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, rh3000 said: They buy posts on FB, YT, IG and pay to put them in front of people... it doesn't take that much money to generate massive 'vanity' metrics... marketing depts all over do it... The only way 1 Billion people will ever watch a yacht is if they manage to put one on Mars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.......................... 193 #41 Posted 8 hours ago Total bunk - Sail GP would be lucky at best to have 1 Billion impressions even if they counted it the bogus Facebook way of 3 seconds as an impression. With just 6 boats and 4 days of sailing at 6 venues good luck. Sure a video had 1 million global views, one video, a view can be 3 seconds if scrolled over on Facebook. Facebook got reamed by advertisers when it was found that as low as 1.5 seconds was seen as an impression. Americas Cup 36 video live viewing was as low as 29,000 live daily. Tour de France is 21 days of racing plus 2 days days lead up, two day lay day with coverage, 17 nations represented. I did a swag for this this for 2020 Tour last year numbers (up 21% from 2019) and looked at 17 countries and extrapolated from there. This is one of the key data points I found (not mine) - 2.2 billion people had watched at least 20 consecutive minutes of coverage while 3.2 billion had watched at least one minute. These are the key baseline numbers to understand this - 20 and 1 minute. This is just for media on TV, does not include pirated online, or in person viewing. Here are the newest numbers for the world Cup: https://www.statista.com/chart/16875/super-bowl-viewership-vs-world-cup-final/#:~:text=According to FIFA%2C the 2018,in over its 90 minutes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,576 #42 Posted 7 hours ago 1 hour ago, jaysper said: The only way 1 Billion people will ever watch a yacht is if they manage to put one on Mars. Agreed. 35% of the world's population has never even seen an ocean, apparently. Far fewer of those who have dipped their toes into seawater, have any knowledge whatsoever, of a yacht. SailGP might as well be held on Mars. No wait... water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #43 Posted 7 hours ago To SailGP’s credit, in the USA they are on TV channels that are popular in bars, like what the AC Bermuda and SF broadcasts were. Even a lot of non-sailors got hooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.......................... 193 #44 Posted 6 hours ago 31 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: To SailGP’s credit, in the USA they are on TV channels that are popular in bars, like what the AC Bermuda and SF broadcasts were. Even a lot of non-sailors got hooked. Let’s be honest , what does “got hooked” mean? In business we focus on the next sale, they investigated further, sought out the next race to watch, bought gear, learned how to sail... what you described was captive audience . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #45 Posted 6 hours ago 12 minutes ago, .......................... said: Let’s be honest , what does “got hooked” mean? In business we focus on the next sale, they investigated further, sought out the next race to watch, bought gear, learned how to sail... what you described was captive audience . No big deal but pubs in my area tend to have lots of TV’s and channels running. If you want an event turned up a touch for a table nearby that TV they will do that for you and after my expressions of interest with a few friends who joined in, it was typical for others to do the same for on other TV’s. In case it amuses anyone? At least half of the (yes, mostly sailing-and AC ignorant) watchers would root for NZ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,927 #46 Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Stingray~ said: To SailGP’s credit, in the USA they are on TV channels that are popular in bars, like what the AC Bermuda and SF broadcasts were. Even a lot of non-sailors got hooked. What are these bars you speak of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
accnick 283 #47 Posted 5 hours ago 1 minute ago, Varan said: What are these bars you speak of? Places where people used to go to drink, laugh, and talk loudly. I remember bars.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #48 Posted 5 hours ago 9 minutes ago, accnick said: Places where people used to go to drink, laugh, and talk loudly. I remember bars.... Yep! Have not been into my favorite pub, or any of them, since March. Am so looking forward to jabs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,149 #49 Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Stingray~ said: To SailGP’s credit, in the USA they are on TV channels that are popular in bars, like what the AC Bermuda and SF broadcasts were. Even a lot of non-sailors got hooked. Except when people were irate their usual Rodeo or Monster Truck sporting events had been preempted., lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,149 #50 Posted 5 hours ago 1 minute ago, Stingray~ said: Yep! Have not been into my favorite pub, or any of them, since March. Am so looking forward to jabs! Mr Clew stopped drinking during the pandemic. Now I am going to be stuck buying wine by the glass unless it's a place with half bottles. Gawd what if I stop too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,927 #51 Posted 5 hours ago 16 minutes ago, accnick said: Places where people used to go to drink, laugh, and talk loudly. I remember bars.... Ahh, the good old days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,406 #52 Posted 5 hours ago 3 minutes ago, NeedAClew said: Mr Clew stopped drinking during the pandemic. Now I am going to be stuck buying wine by the glass unless it's a place with half bottles. Gawd what if I stop too? Since starting to order everything delivered, it’s a close call about if I will frequent my pub ever again. But I will give it a try, it’s been almost like a ‘church’ community for many-many years, there are good people, good memories, and good laughs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
accnick 283 #53 Posted 5 hours ago 25 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: Since starting to order everything delivered, it’s a close call about if I will frequent my pub ever again. But I will give it a try, it’s been almost like a ‘church’ community for many-many years, there are good people, good memories, and good laughs. Unfortunately, bars are probably the last place I will go in the near future. Getting vaccinated is not an excuse for rash behavior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,576 #54 Posted 4 hours ago 45 minutes ago, accnick said: Unfortunately, bars are probably the last place I will go in the near future. Getting vaccinated is not an excuse for rash behavior. So the vacs give you a rash too? ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExOmo 113 #55 Posted 3 hours ago 4 hours ago, Stingray~ said: To SailGP’s credit, in the USA they are on TV channels that are popular in bars, like what the AC Bermuda and SF broadcasts were. Even a lot of non-sailors got hooked. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSP 188 #56 Posted 3 hours ago 12 minutes ago, ExOmo said: ? I'll take "things that never happened" for $100 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites