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[Tony-F18]

Ainslie got a 12 in R4, ex-GCR Zbogar had a 3rd and moves to 3rd overall.
Finnish sailor had a huge lead but took a swim at the bottom gate.

[Lamps]

Ainslie got a 12 in R4, ex-GCR Zbogar had a 3rd and moves to 3rd overall.
Finnish sailor had a huge lead but took a swim at the bottom gate.

Stars are also showing mixed results - nobody has been consistently on top

[maxmini]

Aussies are showing fairly well so far , lots more to go though.

[Cobra 524]

Other than Ben Ainslie (BARF), Tom Slingsby (OTUSA) and Nathan Outteridge (Korea) are there other AC sailors we should be watching out for?

[sunseeker]

Other than Ben Ainslie (BARF), Tom Slingsby (OTUSA) and Nathan Outteridge (Korea) are there other AC sailors we should be watching out for?

Ainslie is actually OTBARFUK(+kiwis)

[Tony-F18]

The coverage is quite impressive for dingy sailing with onboard cameras and realtime mark rounding getting posted online, definitly a few steps (a whole ladder?) up from Beijing!
http://www.london201...omen/index.html

[schakel]

What to think of Jonas Hoegh - Christensen from Danmark in Finn?

Winner of race 1,2 and 5 only second in race 3 and a bad race 4 (7-th)

Here is a self-potrait during the march of the athletes.
 Jonas Hoegh-Christensen 2.jpg   36.83K   7 downloads

[maxmini]

What to think of Jonas Hoegh - Christensen from Danmark in Finn?

Winner of race 1,2 and 5 only second in race 3 and a bad race 4 (7-th)

Here is a self-potrait during the march of the athletes.
 Jonas Hoegh-Christensen 2.jpg   36.83K   7 downloads

Wasn't there a guy on the UK team that used to be pretty good in the Finn ?

[dogwatch]

What to think of Jonas Hoegh - Christensen from Danmark in Finn?

He needs a further 10 point buffer from BA, then he could sit on the beach on medal race day. I'd like that. Fuck your medal race, IOC.

[dogwatch]

Wasn't there a guy on the UK team that used to be pretty good in the Finn ?

Yeah. See what happens when you follow the dark side of the Force?

[PeterHuston]

What to think of Jonas Hoegh - Christensen from Danmark in Finn?

Winner of race 1,2 and 5 only second in race 3 and a bad race 4 (7-th)

Here is a self-potrait during the march of the athletes.
 Jonas Hoegh-Christensen 2.jpg   36.83K   7 downloads

Wasn't there a guy on the UK team that used to be pretty good in the Finn ?

While Jonas has turned in an impressive performance so far, I'd not exactly write off Ainslie just yet. Lot's of sailing still to happen.

[maxmini]

What to think of Jonas Hoegh - Christensen from Danmark in Finn?

Winner of race 1,2 and 5 only second in race 3 and a bad race 4 (7-th)

Here is a self-potrait during the march of the athletes.
 Jonas Hoegh-Christensen 2.jpg   36.83K   7 downloads

Wasn't there a guy on the UK team that used to be pretty good in the Finn ?

While Jonas has turned in an impressive performance so far, I'd not exactly write off Ainslie just yet. Lot's of sailing still to happen.

Wasn't a write off , more of like where the hell is he ?

[PeterHuston]

Wasn't a write off , more of like where the hell is he ?

sitting in 2nd, just waiting to pounce.

http://www.london2012.com/sailing/event/finn-men/phase=sam002906/doc=summary.html

It's the story Coutts needs - the worlds best sailor comes back from the brink of silver to win the gold.

[J-aculate]

You gotta love that 49er Aussie capsize on the final run that let my boys get the bullet, but they got back up and running faster than anyone i have seen

Annalise Murphy is so dominating. I watched a race today and other girls that were camped on her kept tacking away as though they were scared. The fleet is making it easy

[J-aculate]

Wasn't a write off , more of like where the hell is he ?

sitting in 2nd, just waiting to pounce.

http://www.london201...oc=summary.html

It's the story Coutts needs - the worlds best sailor comes back from the brink of silver to win the gold.

id think Ainslie should be more worried about FRA, no stopping Hogh

[maxmini]

Sounds like the all powerful great god TV is messing with yet another sailing event .

http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

[SW Sailor]

Sounds like the all powerful great god TV is messing with yet another sailing event .

http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

"By the end of the regatta, the problems will have been ironed out, but the questions remain as to why they were not settled earlier."

[maxmini]

Sounds like the all powerful great god TV is messing with yet another sailing event .

http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

"By the end of the regatta, the problems will have been ironed out, but the questions remain as to why they were not settled earlier."

The organizers must not have received one of those free desk calendars that seem to flood the junk mail every Dec

[SW Sailor]

Sounds like the all powerful great god TV is messing with yet another sailing event .

http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

"By the end of the regatta, the problems will have been ironed out, but the questions remain as to why they were not settled earlier."

The organizers must not have received one of those free desk calendars that seem to flood the junk mail every Dec

You mean the one's with these events on them ?

"There have been many regattas of multiple Olympic classes at which these problems could have been ironed out earlier."

[maxmini]

You can just see that whoever dreamed up this has never sailed on a star . Good shot for a caption contest.



1/ What were they thinking, if at all ?

[~Stingray~]

. Good shot for a caption contest.

Dammit, point it this way!

[~Stingray~]

What to think of Jonas Hoegh - Christensen from Danmark in Finn?

Winner of race 1,2 and 5 only second in race 3 and a bad race 4 (7-th)

Here is a self-potrait during the march of the athletes.
 Jonas Hoegh-Christensen 2.jpg   36.83K   7 downloads

Wasn't there a guy on the UK team that used to be pretty good in the Finn ?

While Jonas has turned in an impressive performance so far, I'd not exactly write off Ainslie just yet. Lot's of sailing still to happen.

True, but that's one hell of a scoreline Jonas has so far, it's more than a series of lucky windshifts flukes. He's a monster so far.

The psychology must be intense at this stage, let's see if he can pull it off against BA.

[PeterHuston]

True, but that's one hell of a scoreline Jonas has so far, it's more than a series of lucky windshifts flukes. He's a monster so far.

The psychology must be intense at this stage, let's see if he can pull it off against BA.

The most impressive race by Jonas was his 7th. I was watching via NBCO.com. He hit the leeward pin boat at the start, does his circle, is DFL, and promptly sails through the fleet to finish 7th, beating Ainslie in the process.

The talent level in the Finn class is damn impressive (none of the classes are exactly weak). It won't take much for anyone to have a really good or bad day, but Jonas does seem to have another gear right now, at least in the conditions they have had so far. To start DFL and finish 7th AND beat Ainslie, who let him slip past...that's impressive.

My guess is that this will be a huge battle, Ainslie isn't going down without a fight (pun intended), but I'd guess he's not going to get any help from anyone in the fleet either.

[~Stingray~]

^ Right, BA is likely getting no love from the fleet even early. Just a guess though, haven't watched any of it so far.

The Laser final race between BA and Scheidt in Atlanta (was it?) was quite an account as I recall it. BA beat him to a pulp and they finished well down the fleet but it earned BA the Gold.

[~Stingray~]

Nathan O talking about today

[dogwatch]

Cameras are £5000 ($7500) according to http://www.telegraph...e-tensions.html

$60000 according to http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

Someone hasn't got their facts straight. Can they really be $60000?

[dogwatch]

id think Ainslie should be more worried about FRA, no stopping Hogh

Apparently Hogh-Christensen is 12kg heavier than BA so the wind gods have been on his side. The six-day forecast here remains consistently windy.

He won the 2009 Gold Cup so he's not entirely the dark horse some have indicated.

[eric e]

Wasn't a write off , more of like where the hell is he ?

sitting in 2nd, just waiting to pounce.

http://www.london201...oc=summary.html

It's the story Coutts needs - the worlds best sailor comes back from the brink of silver to win the gold.

the story coutts probably doesn't need is popping in nz now...

[PeterHuston]

Wasn't a write off , more of like where the hell is he ?

sitting in 2nd, just waiting to pounce.

http://www.london201...oc=summary.html

It's the story Coutts needs - the worlds best sailor comes back from the brink of silver to win the gold.

the story coutts probably doesn't need is popping in nz now...

and that would be????

[Tornado-Cat]

^^^^
Shit Happens

OLYMPIC sailors have been forced to temporarily abandon the athletes' village in southwest England after sewage came out of their showers.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/london-games/sewage-forces-sailors-out-of-olympic-games-village/story-fne3b3ke-1226434563224

[Tony-F18]

Cameras are £5000 ($7500) according to http://www.telegraph...e-tensions.html

$60000 according to http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

Someone hasn't got their facts straight. Can they really be $60000?

I believe Ian Murray said that the lost camera in Naples cost $60k so who knows.
The ones in the Olympics are smaller and cant rotate so I would expect them to be cheaper, $7500 does sound about right.
Are all cameras functional? In Greece-2004 there where only a handful of real cameras and the rest where dummies of equal weight.

[dogwatch]

Are all cameras functional?

Yes I believe so. The Telegraph story implies they aren't using dummies i.e. it's the luck (or not) of the draw if a boat is required to carry one.

You are right that they don't rotate. The Finns had them in the stern and the Lasers on the bow. They aren't anything fancy optically and waterproof camera housings don't cost much (I own one). The only unusual bit is the radio feed so it can be broadcast.

[dogwatch]

^

Having said that I now think the Elliotts and maybe the Stars are carrying bigger camera units that do rotate.

I admit I've never watched the women's match racing before and was a bit sceptical about it. Actually match racing in these light keelboats is brilliant. The pre-start manoeuvres are fearsome and overtaking downwind is common. If you get the chance to watch today's RUS v USA do so as it's the best match racing I've seen in years.

[Rennmaus]

^
Absolutely. +1 and another +1. We (the mildly sailing interested Mouseman) and yours truly stayed glued to the screen, and yes, especially during USA vs. RUS. What a match, and funny little boats that are perfect for MR. Exciting maneuvers, big, big fun and another +1.

[~Stingray~]

Cool photo of Nathan O
http://www.sailing.o.../news/31945.php

[SimonN]

Cool photo of Nathan O
http://www.sailing.org/olympics/london2012/news/31945.php

More than cool, somewhere near sub zero!

For those who don't know the story, Nath capsized in race 4 when he tripped over during a gybe. The recovery was probably one of the best i have ever seen, with Goobs getting the kite away almost before the mast hit the water and they were up and running to finish 4th.

This photo was taken the next morning, as they sailed out to the start. Beside the fact that they are dominating despite the pressure of being favorites for gold, to be so relaxed that you can take the piss ouit of yourself when the stakes are as high as they are says so much about the guy. As some of you might know, I consider Nath to be the best apparent wind sailor around, and he is also a really good guy. This to me is the icing on top. To stay that chilled under such pressure is extraordinary. There are very few people I am in awe of, but Nathan is now one of them.

[maxmini]

Cool photo of Nathan O
http://www.sailing.org/olympics/london2012/news/31945.php

That is a great story and he does have a sence of humor. We lost a guy over the side briefly in one race and he showed up the next day wearing floaties

[Tony-F18]

Here is a closeup of one of the onboard cameras (fitted to a 470 in pic), notice that its fixed with just a few tie-wraps!

[dogwatch]

Blimey that's big on a 470. Maybe I'm wrong about there being two camera sizes. All the Finn footage was looking dead forwards and the Laser dead aft but footage from the Elliotts did seem to be from different angles which led me to believe two camera types were in use.

I think the supplier is the same as to ACEA. http://www.sislive.t...era%20solutions has a case study for ACEA and at http://www.sislive.tv/about-sport.php there's a mention they are also suppliers to Olympic sailing but not much detail.

[Tony-F18]

I tried to find a pic of the cameras used on the Lasers but couldnt find any (didnt look that hard though), but I would expect that to be something like a big Gopro maybe.
Factsheet of the ACWS cameras, pretty impressive specs and only weights 2kg: http://www.sislive.t...heets/HDpod.pdf

[Tony-F18]

Here's a fairly clear pic of the Laser camera's and transmitters:

[dogwatch]

^

Right, that looks a more reasonable addition to a dinghy!

[DSmith]

is there anywhere to download the action?

[dogwatch]

is there anywhere to download the action?

e.g. BBC + Expat plugin. See http://forums.sailin...pic=137356&st=0

[Tornado-Cat]

Why do they have cams ? it's nowhere be seen. Isaf have such sexy series like the Star, the Finn that nobody wants to watch it. The Tornado had the best audience in China.

[SimonN]

Why do they have cams ? it's nowhere be seen. Isaf have such sexy series like the Star, the Finn that nobody wants to watch it. The Tornado had the best audience in China.

You really are a complete wanker. If nobody wants to watch it, why are so many posting on the thread about the coverage, either saying its good or saying they cannot get it and want to? I know lots of people who have been watching it, as evidenced by all the comments I see on facebook. Live, on the water coverage, half decent commentators, reasonable graphics. And some of the racing has been really close. Loved the near dead heat in the boards last night. Been really imnpressed with the way the Irish lass has sailed her Radial and they even managed to catch the critical capsizes in teh 49er class.

The one thing I can tell you for sure. There will be nobody watching the Tornados this time around

[Tony-F18]

Why do they have cams ? it's nowhere be seen. Isaf have such sexy series like the Star, the Finn that nobody wants to watch it. The Tornado had the best audience in China.

TC, it just depends on where you live and how seriously your local broadcaster takes it.
I'm seeing excellent realtime coverage right now (Mens 470).
The onboard cameras can rotate and tilt 360 degrees though.

[Tornado-Cat]

Why do they have cams ? it's nowhere be seen. Isaf have such sexy series like the Star, the Finn that nobody wants to watch it. The Tornado had the best audience in China.

You really are a complete wanker. If nobody wants to watch it, why are so many posting on the thread about the coverage, either saying its good or saying they cannot get it and want to? I know lots of people who have been watching it, as evidenced by all the comments I see on facebook

^ eh, fuckwit, congratulation for your "evidence". Maybe you can post a bit more in this thread, you would even prove your point .

[Tornado-Cat]

Why do they have cams ? it's nowhere be seen. Isaf have such sexy series like the Star, the Finn that nobody wants to watch it. The Tornado had the best audience in China.

TC, it just depends on where you live and how seriously your local broadcaster takes it.
I'm seeing excellent realtime coverage right now (Mens 470).
The onboard cameras can rotate and tilt 360 degrees though.

I guess you are right. During the last days I was in two countries (Northern America and Europe) and an international airport hotel with tons of channels, but impossible to find a live coverage of sailing on TV (I guess UK must be presenting Finn though)

I have no doubt that Isaf made efforts on the technical aspect and the coverage on internet. However sailing deserves to be on TV for the public.

I don't think cams on boats and internet is enough, we also need exciting boats. The multi back in 2006 is good but not enough and too late.

Sailing deserves to have sexy boats at the olympics.

The AC is showing the way with the AC 45 and AC72, it would be great if we had a continuum with the olympics.

[~Stingray~]

BA closing in:
http://www.london201...oc=summary.html


Nathan still looking good but GBR had a heck of a day:
http://www.london201...oc=summary.html

[~Stingray~]

good description here: http://www.guardian....st-win-olympics

[Quirky Torok]

Bens not a happy chappy though

"They've made me angry and you don't want to make me angry." Big Bad Ben

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[maxmini]

BA closing in:
http://www.london2012.com/sailing/event/finn-men/phase=sam002908/doc=summary.html


Nathan still looking good but GBR had a heck of a day:
http://www.london2012.com/sailing/event/49er-men/phase=sam009908/doc=summary.html

Ainsley really needs to grab that gold as they have been far and few so far for GB .

[Koukel]

Cameras are £5000 ($7500) according to http://www.telegraph...e-tensions.html

$60000 according to http://www.sail-worl...d=0&tickerCID=0

Someone hasn't got their facts straight. Can they really be $60000?

Nope. Although you can spend as much as you want to on cameras, there's no reason why you'd have to. Professionally I say no. $7,500 sounds reasonable for really light, wireless, water and shock resistant.

Koukel

[facthunt]

Cool photo of Nathan O
http://www.sailing.o.../news/31945.php

More than cool, somewhere near sub zero!

For those who don't know the story, Nath capsized in race 4 when he tripped over during a gybe. The recovery was probably one of the best i have ever seen, with Goobs getting the kite away almost before the mast hit the water and they were up and running to finish 4th.

This photo was taken the next morning, as they sailed out to the start. Beside the fact that they are dominating despite the pressure of being favorites for gold, to be so relaxed that you can take the piss ouit of yourself when the stakes are as high as they are says so much about the guy. As some of you might know, I consider Nath to be the best apparent wind sailor around, and he is also a really good guy. This to me is the icing on top. To stay that chilled under such pressure is extraordinary. There are very few people I am in awe of, but Nathan is now one of them.

you know nathan has a girlfriend, i wouldnt think your his type.

[Tony-F18]

The RS:X class is taking ISAF to court over Rio 2016,
http://www.rsxclass....judicial-review

[Tornado-Cat]

Thanks SR and Rennmaus for the links. Watching sailing live is definitly not an easy task when travelling in Europe.

You will find a number of links here, through the Isaf site:

http://www.sailing.o...ia/tv_guide.php

[Tornado-Cat]

The RS:X class is taking ISAF to court over Rio 2016,
http://www.rsxclass....judicial-review

Thanks Tony.
Banning the RSX from the games is another ill decision from Isaf.
If sailing wants to be popular they need to have (male and female) the Catamaran, Skiff, Kite, Windsurfer, Laser.

Despite being a critic, I think the AC45 ACWS and Extreme 40 circuit have done more for sailing than Isaf with the Olympics.

[DSmith]

is there anywhere to download the action?

e.g. BBC + Expat plugin. See http://forums.sailin...pic=137356&st=0

You are a *
Expac Shield and BBC

[Tony-F18]

What about this one? Does it work abroad?
http://www.usagoals....vivo/tv/gratis/

[schakel]

Here's a fairly clear pic of the Laser camera's and transmitters:

That is Marit Bouwmeester, she is currently up for bronze in Laser Radial.

Ben Ainsley is just 4 points away from Jonas Hogh Christiansen with two races to go.

[Tony-F18]

Now live on BBC1! Finn's last race.

[schakel]

Now live on BBC1! Finn's last race.

Jonas Hogh Christensen gold
Ben Ainsly Silver
PJ Postma Bronze

Well done PJ!

[Tony-F18]

Now live on BBC1! Finn's last race.

Jonas Hogh Christensen gold
Ben Ainsly Silver
PJ Postma Bronze

Well done PJ!

Still have to do the medal race tomorrow, in theory PJ could still take the gold but bronze would be just fine!

[~Stingray~]

From
Big Ben, Rockin' Dane
http://hosted2.ap.or...538fea78325c1e5
--
... If the fleet were bigger, Ainslie might try to match race Hoegh-Christensen to the back of the pack. Ainslie did that to Brazil's Robert Scheidt in the Laser class in 2000 to win his first gold medal.

But with only 10 boats in the medals race, that won't work because Pieter-Jan Postma of the Netherlands is sitting in third, 14 points back.

"I think we're in a spot where we have to pay attention to P.J. Postma," Hoegh-Christensen said. "Yes he's quite a few points behind, but he's not further behind that if we go into a total match-racing duel, he'll end up winning the Olympics. We can't do that. We have to go and race. With that said, I still think that, knowing Ben, he's probably going to try and make a couple of moves. Once we get close to the start I don't think there's any chance of going into a total match-racing duel.Ainslie needs to finish no lower than seventh and ahead of Hoegh-Christensen to win the gold.

While Ainslie was the favorite coming in, Hoegh-Christensen has been an intriguing story. After finishing sixth in Beijing, he quit sailing for three years and became a commercial director with Live Nation Denmark.

He's proud of starting Copenhell, which he said drew close to 15,000 fans this year.

"Some of the best concert moments I've had is watching Metallica," he said. "But I'm a big fan of some old-school rock like Led Zeppelin and a big fan of a guy called Jack White."

On Saturday, he was definitely in his sailor mode rather than a rock mode. He was dressed in khakis, a plaid shirt and blue cardigan with the Danish team logo — and the motto Every Second Counts — on the left breast.

Hoegh-Christensen, whose father, Jens Christensen, is an executive with North Sails, said this is probably his last Olympic campaign because the physically demanding Finn class has been hard on his body. He'd like to sail in other classes and maybe do a Danish America's Cup campaign if the economy recovers.

Hoegh-Christensen said Elvstrom has passed along his best wishes.
...

[~Stingray~]

Includes a para about a new BA sponsor coming, can't copy the text for some reason
http://www.dailymail...round-push.html

[maxmini]

It looks as if this might be a interesting race to watch will NBC be broadcasting it ?

[couchsurfer]

Includes a para about a new BA sponsor coming, can't copy the text for some reason
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-2183795/London-2012-Olympics-Gold-Ainslie-ready-sail-Olympic-sunset-final-round-push.html

''Reigning Laser champion Goodison, who suffered a back injury early last week, was ninth and eighth yesterday to be sixth overall.''

...hmm,,didn't the british team have an alternate on-hand

[Rennmaus]

Sweet scenery this Super Sunday, lots of spectators. Star in a couple of minutes on BBC Three... Go the Kiwis!

[nav]

Sweet scenery this Super Sunday, lots of spectators. Star in a couple of minutes on BBC Three... Go the Kiwis!

or online here: http://www.thefirstr...-470-women.html

[~Stingray~]

or online here: http://www.thefirstr...-470-women.html

Thanks! Works from the US too.

Decent conditions, is it expected to strengthen?

[Rennmaus]

Shirley's just telling us that the wind gets more unpredictable. Hmmmm. The Kiwis are strong this race. Wish they had performed similarly the whole week.

[~Stingray~]

Shirley's just telling us that the wind gets more unpredictable. Hmmmm. The Kiwis are strong this race. Wish they had performed similarly the whole week.

SWE sailed one hell of a race too. Shocker for GBR, maybe they concentrated too hard on BRA.Take note, Ben!

[Rennmaus]

Yes, but SWE was there already.
Silver's o.k. too, although, listening to the common tree, it must be something like a serious, painful disease.

[eric e]

thanks for that link

12min from now angry barf boy

gets to walk the walk

http://www.thefirstr...-470-women.html

[nav]

"Sailing in ridiculous conditions"

Ow come on now Percy, 2nd ain't that bad

and in the interest of SAAC traditions - the coverage of the last 200m was hopeless!

[~Stingray~]

"Sailing in ridiculous conditions"

Ow come on now Percy, 2nd ain't that bad

Agreed, Silver is great. Still a disappointing race, considering the going-in position. Them gpong down the far side of the last run almost alone whith the rest of the fleet off to their right, did look a little strange.

Okay.. this one could be very good too.

[Rennmaus]

Loved that Freudian slip by the commentator "Ben trying to engage that Danish sailor into a dick... dog fight."
Haaaaa hahaha!

[Terrorvision]

The onboard coverage makes you a bit seasick when they are going downwind but fuck me, does it look physical!
Richard Simmons is on 101% Ben rhetoric!

[nav]

The onboard coverage makes you a bit seasick when they are going downwind but fuck me, does it look physical!
Richard Simmons is on 101% Ben rhetoric!

Another silver would cure that!

Maybe not - bit of a lottery though.

Well done

[~Stingray~]

Whew, close call there for BA!

Nice to see such good support out there for him, good TV coverage too, surprising showmanship from Ben at the end, good fun.

Congratulations to all.

[couchsurfer]

how was the live race coverage ...any details not on twitter??

[~Stingray~]

how was the live race coverage ...any details not on twitter??

The broadcast I watched was way over the top 'All About Ben the Great and Great Britain' but it was to be expected, and aside from that they did do a reasonable analysis of the overall race.

They recognized the tough start, the dangerous separations BA allowed at times, how close DEN came to overtaking on the last upwind, what a big threat it was that neither would win Gold when NED almost-almost passed NZL into second, realized it was fairly nail-biting all around, were well aware of most everything going on.

They also had VE, Shirley Robertson called the wind pressure nicely a couple times, the boat cams were very good, the heli shots quite good too. No commercial interruptions at all.

[Rennmaus]

Any 49er action somewhere?

[nav]

how was the live race coverage ...any details not on twitter??

That's a bit ironic - given your pseudonym!

Why have TV at all, when you could just enjoy a précis of all your favourite programs on Twitter - & save the license fee!

[HHN92]

how was the live race coverage ...any details not on twitter??

NBC not covering all events from London


NBC covering Olympics from NYC

NEW YORK (AP)
Between Olympic soccer matches, NBC analyst Marcelo Balboa fields texts and emails from friends who ask him, ''How's London?"



He wouldn't know. The three-time World Cup participant turned sportscaster is one of many at NBC covering the Olympics from a cubby equipped with a television monitor in New York, one of a warren of them lined up in the studio where ''Saturday Night Live'' usually originates. NBC has a team of 650 people working on London Olympics coverage from New York.

[Indio]

Usain Bolt looks good.....go Bolt!!!

[Tornado-Cat]

Usain Bolt looks good.....go Bolt!!!

He did it !!!

[Indio]

Usain Bolt looks good.....go Bolt!!!

He did it !!!

What a great race!! Sad to see Powell pull up. The 4x100m relay should be very interesting between Jamaica and the US with 3 finalists each in the 100m.

[PeterHuston]

If you haven't seen this thread over in SA, check it out. Absolutely hysterical Irish common tree on Olympic sailing.

http://forums.sailin...howtopic=137924

[maxmini]

If you haven't seen this thread over in SA, check it out. Absolutely hysterical Irish common tree on Olympic sailing.

http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=137924

That was awesome . Add him the ACWS broadcast team , bring back the checkered flag and it would be stellar

[Evo]

Usain Bolt looks good.....go Bolt!!!

He did it !!!

What a great race!! Sad to see Powell pull up. The 4x100m relay should be very interesting between Jamaica and the US with 3 finalists each in the 100m.

ahhh...at last....you're commentating on something you've probably had experience with. About time Indio.

[Indio]

Usain Bolt looks good.....go Bolt!!!

He did it !!!

What a great race!! Sad to see Powell pull up. The 4x100m relay should be very interesting between Jamaica and the US with 3 finalists each in the 100m.

ahhh...at last....you're commentating on something you've probably had experience with. About time Indio.

Ahhhh..... the resident pervert is back: why don't you give us a rundown on the latest kiddieporn sites you've been visiting??

[Evo]

now now little fella...don't go getting all hopeful. be assured that while i think yer a waste of air you should be encouraged to talk about stuff you know.

[schakel]

Now live on BBC1! Finn's last race.

Standings right now
Jonas Hogh Christensen first
Ben Ainsly second
PJ Postma third

Well done PJ!

Still have to do the medal race tomorrow, in theory PJ could still take the gold but bronze would be just fine!

Incredible medal race:
Ben Ainsley and Jonas Hogh Christensen finish 9th and 10th
Ben and Jonas are equal in points but because Ben finished in front of Jonas he wins Gold?!
Front page of ISAF reports Ainslie is best Olympic sailor of all time!
He has five olympic medals in a row and his fourth consecutive gold.
He has eclipsed Paul Elvstrom who only had 4 gold medals

[~Stingray~]

Gold for Slingsby
http://m.theage.com....0806-23qmy.html

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Gold for Slingsby
http://m.theage.com....0806-23qmy.html

Outeridge up now in the 49er http://www.thefirstr...r-r,-laser.html

General recall at first start

Spot the Red Bull yuff in this fleet?

[Tony-F18]

R14 abandoned?

[harzak]

R14 abandoned?

Yes. But why?

EDIT: Guessing huge wind-shift.
E2: New start in 8 minutes (15:50 local).
E3: Now says 16:00 local

[Rennmaus]

If you haven't seen this thread over in SA, check it out. Absolutely hysterical Irish common tree on Olympic sailing.

http://forums.sailin...howtopic=137924

That was awesome . Add him the ACWS broadcast team , bring back the checkered flag and it would be stellar

Haaahaha haha ha, superb!

BTW, congratulations Nathan and Iain on the Gold before the medal race.

And the Kiwis seem to be the first to be really happy about Silver.