Tornado-Cat 1,005 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Italians faster and deeper downwind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
idontwan2know 147 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Looks like both boats are fast enough to stay in front of the other if they win the start. Think Kiwis are a little faster, but not decisive. I think port entry is basically decisive if you don't mistime your run back to the line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redreuben 80 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, jaysper said: Oooh! looks like LR might even this up at 1 vs 1. @strider470, hows that grin on yer face? C’mon man 4 legs to go ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSBTom 14 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, eurochild said: On screen graphics have really made a step Loved the bit afrer the second start with the boat heading lines as they maneuvered. LR looks higher and faster upwind, ETNZ faster and lower downwind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 These legs need to be at least twice as long for a quicker trailing boat to catch up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sfigone 363 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, hoom said: These legs need to be at least twice as long for a quicker trailing boat to catch up. And twice as wide 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 LR out over 300m at the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzedel92 132 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Wow LR stomping that ass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaysper 1,256 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 28 minutes ago, Salty Seacock said: I'll post a picture of my wife's tits of Prada win race two. Got your camera ready? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzedel92 132 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Always gaining Prada Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aucklander 57 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 This is a boat race. Scary stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tornado-Cat 1,005 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Increasing the lead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zillafreak 128 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Holy shit we got us a competitive cup!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redreuben 80 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 You can see the dirty air disadvantage, good start is everything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzedel92 132 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Richard Slater can’t do shit about this!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zillafreak 128 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Seeming new rule: win the start and win the race Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzedel92 132 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 And the wind is light for the next 7 days!!! Whoops!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horn Rock 1,479 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 LR extending...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sfigone 363 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 So can the ETNZ fan boys tell us again about that superior speed? 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redreuben 80 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 What’s the agenda, racing tomorrow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 LR by 400m at bottom. From behind TNZ weren't able to make any inroads. Were often lower but slower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zillafreak 128 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 ETNZ seems to be sailing quite a bit less than 60 knots 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSBTom 14 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, zillafreak said: Seeming new rule: win the start and win the race Ask INEOS about that.... upwind boatspeed is key too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSBTom 14 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 LR curious move with that tack at the gate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaysper 1,256 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, sfigone said: So can the ETNZ fan boys tell us again about that superior speed? Let the roasting begin and I should be the biggest target! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tugboat 55 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 4 minutes ago, sfigone said: So can the ETNZ fan boys tell us again about that superior speed? How’s LR’s lead at that last mark? Not as big now is it. Great race this one!! Well sailed by LR and ETNZ never stopped fighting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSBTom 14 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Wow ETNZ fast downhill here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 TNZ had a good start of last upwind, halved the lead but LR stabilised 2nd half. TNZ closed up to under 150m on the downwind but are gonna run out of distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sfigone 363 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Fuck yeah!!! Belino!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tornado-Cat 1,005 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Congrats to the italians ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salty Seacock 463 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Here you go boys. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mako23 613 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Bravo Italy well sailed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jandals 51 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Fuck sakes. What a fuck up at the start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barnyb 630 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Well done to the Italians. Strider and Dolphin must be happy with that. Well worth their early start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 LR by 7s. With a bigger course TNZ could have got the overtake. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arr4ws 84 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 i wouldnt be happy on LR for the last downwind leg. Fuck ETNZ were fast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 172 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 7 seconds after all that ,...... this is what we like to see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nav 590 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Good racing Curious to know what the swearing was about just before the start Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aucklander 57 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Nicely sailed LRPP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tugboat 55 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Fucking great race!! This is going to be a close run cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tornado-Cat 1,005 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I thought the kiwis had 3 kts advantage... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horn Rock 1,479 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Well done LR....good close up from TR. We have a match!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boomer 915 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Nicely done LRPP! Excellent control of the race with good course management by Italy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redreuben 80 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 That’s more betterer. We have a series. Some shifty breeze would be fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nutta 454 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, nav said: Good racing Curious to know what the swearing was about just before the start The start was... Unique... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Gimme 1.5hr races in these things dammit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSBTom 14 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, hoom said: TNZ had a good start of last upwind, halved the lead but LR stabilised 2nd half. TNZ closed up to under 150m on the downwind but are gonna run out of distance. LR pooched the last gate rounding. It goes to show, though, that ETNZ has some fast straight lined speed. LR looks like they can go into point mode better though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
**ONTOIT** 109 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Nice work LR, congrats to their supporters....we have a race BOYS (& GIRLS)!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mauriciogfj 122 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Perfect first day, (since I have no skin in the game). It looks like we gonna have a series. Lina Rossa has just confirmed its best result ever in any America´s Cup by getting one point. Congratulations to both teams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Indio 955 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 9 minutes ago, Redreuben said: What’s the agenda, racing tomorrow? No, following day. Then every day after that til a winner is found 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zillafreak 128 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Well so much for 7-0. Lotta money just lost. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 172 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, hoom said: LR by 7s. With a bigger course TNZ could have got the overtake. or had a bigger deficit 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sfigone 363 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Awesome work by both teams to take a new class during times with little real sailing, yet come up with two competitive boats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amc 93 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, Redreuben said: That’s more betterer. We have a series. Some shifty breeze would be fun. We sure do just nail biting stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, nav said: Good racing Curious to know what the swearing was about just before the start I think it was PB realising he'd fucked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strider470 2,129 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 So it seems we can win even in Te Rehutai preferred range. Good race. Bravi ragazzi. Without the JK call that didn't pay at all the gap would have been greater. Game on. First time LR wins a race against the Kiwis in AC race. Never say never. Now Mr Pete knows they must win every start. 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WetHog 568 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Odd boats. They are like NASCAR speedway cars. The boat trailing can’t pass without help. So is it going to be the first team to win 7 starts will win the Cup? WetHog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Indio 955 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, hoom said: Gimme 1.5hr races in these things dammit. The grinders will be spewing blood after 45 minutes!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,695 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Summary: ETNZ are quicker, but sometimes not enough. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horn Rock 1,479 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, hoom said: Gimme 1.5hr races in these things dammit. Tough on the grinders....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzedel92 132 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Wait how did ETNZ lose in a bigger breeze? Y’all got some explaining to do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,695 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, rh3000 said: Summary: ETNZ are quicker, but sometimes not enough to overcome being behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaysper 1,256 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 5 minutes ago, strider470 said: So it seems we can win even in Te Rehutai preferred range. Good race. Bravi ragazzi. Without the JK call that didn't pay at all the gap would have been greater. Game on. First time LR wins a race against the Kiwis in AC race. Never say never. Now Mr Pete knows they must win every start. Just giving you Italians something to cheer about 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, strider470 said: So it seems we can win even in Te Rehutai preferred range. Anyone who thought LR would be a pushover wasn't paying attention. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WetHog 568 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, hoom said: Gimme 1.5hr races in these things dammit. Why? So there will be 1.5 hours of follow the leader? The first two races were decided in the 2minutes of the pre-start. WetHog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strider470 2,129 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Btw Etnz has a speed edge in these conditions indeed. But with a good start it can be managed sailing perfectly 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tornado-Cat 1,005 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, rh3000 said: Summary: ETNZ are quicker, but sometimes not enough. It could come only from you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nutta 454 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just now, jaysper said: Just giving you Italians something to cheer about ETNZ seemed slower through turns, slower to get back to speed than R1. Odd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sfigone 363 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, Indio said: The grinders will be spewing blood after 45 minutes!! I think these stored energy boats should be made to use hydro generators to charge the stores rather than grinders. Grinders should only grind live trim. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DayTripper 60 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 6 minutes ago, Salty Seacock said: Here you go boys. Now show us her boobies... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eurochild 53 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 3 minutes ago, hoom said: I think it was PB realising he'd fucked up. Yeah - was it PB? Someone had realised they'd screwed it. Might make it back to L1 on North Head at this rate. Well sailed LRPP. Why not 8 laps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mauriciogfj 122 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 3 minutes ago, rh3000 said: Summary: ETNZ are quicker, but sometimes not enough. ETNZ is quicker except when it is not. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JALhazmat 1,274 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 7 minutes ago, hoom said: LR by 7s. With a bigger course TNZ could have got the overtake. If, could, didnt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liquid Assett NZ 82 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Well Sailed LR a bit rusty from TNZ they will get a lot better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 927 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Nice work Aussie Jimmy. This series wont be over quick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sosoomii 577 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Good to see the whinging NZ fanboys getting in early with complaints about course size! Match racing has always been about winning the start - the difference in the last few cups is that even downwind the lead boat has the advantage due to the apparent wind. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barnyb 630 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Win the start, win the pizza! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zillafreak 128 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Super close numbers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Alchemist 1,324 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 4 minutes ago, Nutta said: ETNZ seemed slower through turns, slower to get back to speed than R1. Odd. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
**ONTOIT** 109 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 LR look really fast out of their tacks!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strider470 2,129 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Now I have time to scroll back in the forum and read the comments of the (few) LR haters after race 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSBTom 14 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Great graph they just showed. LR faster through turns upwind. If you think the race is won in the start, it’s the start, AND the first tack. Even if you’re not in an optimal spot on the start, as long as you’re fast, can tack quicker, and can get to speed faster, you’ve got a good shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thewas 160 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 5 minutes ago, strider470 said: Btw Etnz has a speed edge in these conditions indeed. But with a good start it can be managed sailing perfectly "sailing perfectly" involve things like throwing in a JK with no reason other than giving me a stroke? (I'm asking for a friend...) 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 209 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 54 minutes ago, Salty Seacock said: I'll post a picture of my wife's tits of Prada win race two. they better not be old and saggy like you. pay up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Physalia 29 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Sooo, a tennis match then? LR has to break TR serve port entry advantage at least once... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zillafreak 128 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 This should be VERY interesting in light airs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,124 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Jimmy nailed that start and they win. Pete will be pissed. 1-1 big surprise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
animeproblem 242 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 You are all missing the point, SBD called it, except backwards! And I do indeed plan to stick with exact the same drinking program. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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