Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Farmer was a guest on TE's show today and repeated his call for a mediation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,883 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: Farmer was a guest on TE's show today and repeated his call for a mediation. I agree with him, but not sure Ehman would acquiesce to such a process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, rh3000 said: I agree with him, but not sure Ehman would acquiesce to such a process. Ehman has no role in it. Someone's name did come up (a Kiwi) as a possible mediator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,883 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Just now, Stingray~ said: Ehman has no role in it. Someone's name did come up (a Kiwi) as a possible mediator. Oh no I think Farmer was clear it's Ehman that needs the mediation. Or was it mediCation? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, rh3000 said: Oh no I think Farmer was clear it's Ehman that needs the mediation. Or was it mediCation? Yes, although the venue for AC37 is a reasonably serious subject there was some joking around in the comments as usual. All good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Alchemist 1,428 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 12/16/2021 at 1:39 PM, Sailbydate said: I'd rather they all fucked off and left it to the sailors. I am pretty sure that most of the sailors want it in NZ. All of the Challengers are on record stating that, Burlington and gang say that, etc.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 3,609 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Just now, The_Alchemist said: I am pretty sure that most of the sailors want it in NZ. All of the Challengers are on record stating that, Burlington and gang say that, etc.... Show me the money! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Sailbydate said: Show me the money! lame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 19 hours ago, The_Alchemist said: I am pretty sure that most of the sailors want it in NZ. All of the Challengers are on record stating that, Burlington and gang say that, etc.... If you want AC NZ fly over to Auckland and ask Farmer, Dunphy and Ross to resign from the KHD. There is no two ways about it. Either they resign or the Event will be held Offshore. Grant Dalton has made that perfectly clear recently. There will be no more deals with the KHD. I wonder when that will get into Dunpyhs & Farmers head. There will be no Mediator. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Sailbydate said: Show me the money! I think for ETNZ/Dalton to re-engage having the Event in Auckland KHD Founders Dunphy & Farmer would need to quit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunseeker 458 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 This thread is exactly why this forum is unreadable. Every single topic drifts off very quickly after the kiwis who jerk off to pictures of Dalton start chiming in. No matter the thread topic, it always turns to Dalton is God, he can do no wrong. Can we get back to why Ehman is unwatchable. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,786 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Because no one j ... never mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Alchemist 1,428 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 4 hours ago, dg_sailingfan said: If you want AC NZ fly over to Auckland and ask Farmer, Dunphy and Ross to resign from the KHD. There is no two ways about it. Either they resign or the Event will be held Offshore. Grant Dalton has made that perfectly clear recently. There will be no more deals with the KHD. I wonder when that will get into Dunpyhs & Farmers head. There will be no Mediator. So GD has ultimate authority? You kiwi fanboys have drank they same kool-aide that the Trumpers have in the US. Your leader is a god and can do no wrong....lol Even if his plans include screwing all of his supporters! Step back and listen to yourself. GD is being very immature if he will not sit down and work a deal to keep the cup in NZ. It is very obvious that after listening to Farmer talk about the situation that Dalton is not looking out for NZ and the fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, The_Alchemist said: So GD has ultimate authority? You kiwi fanboys have drank they same kool-aide that the Trumpers have in the US. Your leader is a god and can do no wrong....lol Even if his plans include screwing all of his supporters! Step back and listen to yourself. GD is being very immature if he will not sit down and work a deal to keep the cup in NZ. It is very obvious that after listening to Farmer talk about the situation that Dalton is not looking out for NZ and the fans. On Trump screwing his supporters, Justice is marching steadily and convicting his hundreds of violent, armed insurrectionists, with signs pointing to even more serious charges being brought 'uphill' gradually from there for criminal conspiracy sedition charges. What GD is doing rises to nothing like that level but to follow the analogy: What if this does go to court? What communications might be subpoenaed in a case brought over Trusteeship and Fiduciary Duty and even NZ taxpayers? GD/Greene/whoever may want to consider the mediation olive branch being offered. Some cult-like supporters may want to consider a sudden rethink here too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 @The_Alchemist If you so sure of that Grant Dalton will eventually carve and sit down with KHD and talk then let's make a bet and see who is right. My bet is that he won't because of Dunphy's betrayal. You need to understand that for the moment Dalts holds all the cards. I think KHD will eventually withdraw their request to hold AC37 in Auckland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 3,609 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 hours ago, The_Alchemist said: Dalton is not looking out for NZ and the fans. Can't argue about that statement. GD has one goal and one goal only - a successful AC37 Defence. Which is exactly what we 'fans' expect. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiji Bitter 1,975 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 4 hours ago, The_Alchemist said: You kiwi fanboys have drank they same kool-aide that the Trumpers have in the US. And you are just a complete fuckwit for saying that. It's sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogwatch 1,317 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Sailbydate said: Can't argue about that statement. GD has one goal and one goal only - a successful AC37 Defence. Which is exactly what we 'fans' expect. From here on the opposite side of the planet, it seems more like some do, some don't. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanghaisailor 1,757 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 12 hours ago, sunseeker said: This thread is exactly why this forum is unreadable. Every single topic drifts off very quickly after the kiwis who jerk off to pictures of Dalton start chiming in. No matter the thread topic, it always turns to Dalton is God, he can do no wrong. Can we get back to why Ehman is unwatchable. I managed 20 minutes the other day waiting to hear the drivel that guest Hector Ross was going to spout and they hadn't even touched on the subject. Then I could take it no more and switched off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanghaisailor 1,757 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Sailbydate said: Can't argue about that statement. GD has one goal and one goal only - a successful AC37 Defence. Which is exactly what we 'fans' expect. Completely agree Sailbydate and a successful defence requires sufficient funding to run the event and provide enough for adequate R & D to have a chance of ETNZ not getting their butt kicked. Have any of the naysayers actually sat down and thought just how much INEOS Britannia & Alingi/Red Bull are going to be spending to make their design fast? I doubt it. I would love a successful 'defence' on the Huaraki Gulf but firmly believe THAT would take rather nor $$$ than is currently on offer to the team in NZL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 39 minutes ago, shanghaisailor said: Completely agree Sailbydate and a successful defence requires sufficient funding to run the event and provide enough for adequate R & D to have a chance of ETNZ not getting their butt kicked. Have any of the naysayers actually sat down and thought just how much INEOS Britannia & Alingi/Red Bull are going to be spending to make their design fast? I doubt it. I would love a successful 'defence' on the Huaraki Gulf but firmly believe THAT would take rather nor $$$ than is currently on offer to the team in NZL. Well, all that we know is that Jim Ratcliffe spent 112 Million British Sterling Pounds shanghaisailor which is roughly or just north of 150 Million US$ during their AC36 Campaign. American Magic spent a similar amount. Now, with only one Boat permitted to be built for AC37 it probably will be slightly less but still north of 100 Million US$ is my guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,786 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 $150 million US is not a lot for a real multi billionaire. Cheaper than Cal-Neva before restoration, much less than a serious piece of art from Sotheby's or Christie's on auction. It just depends if it gives the billionaire pleasure to spend on it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Editor 1,238 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 He's an old, out of touch status quo right winger, desperately trying to be a big deal. He isn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Editor said: He's an old, out of touch status quo right winger, desperately trying to be a big deal. He isn't. Right-winger in the sense of old-time Club-Republican, yes.. But no 'Trumper' from what I can tell - have never cared to get into politics with him, we all just have fun instead. TE is plenty cool, bright, experienced, and boyishly humorous. He caters well to his audience, most of whom are really classy. If you don't care for it then.. please don't join us His 500th(!) classy show is coming soon, and while every moment may not be some freaking bombshell it's been about the best casual sailing current-events thing happening for a long while. There's a long list of notable guests, AC designers like Bernasconi included. edit: even Clean While there may be 'only' 50-100 live viewers and thousands on some rewatches, those are actually bigger numbers than hang around on SAAC; even the FB threads comments outnumber our smarter-folk SAAC nowadays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: old, out of touch Nothing against you Scott but media times really have changed. Maybe this format is instead the dinosaur, compared to more-progressive studio-produced interactive live shows? Are you up for that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Alchemist 1,428 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Editor said: He's an old, out of touch status quo right winger, desperately trying to be a big deal. He isn't. out of touch? How many people in the AC circuit can you pick up the phone and call? He does have connections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanghaisailor 1,757 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Stingray~ said: Nothing against you Scott but media times really have changed. Maybe this format is instead the dinosaur, compared to more-progressive studio-produced interactive live shows? Are you up for that? You call that little room a studio? he he. Having been involved in events that professionally produce footage that is hardly a studio. His show is hardly progressive and at least we don't get constant begging for money on this site. One wonders what his motivation is when he gives spoilers like Ross and Farmer air time which no one in their own country have done (to the best of my knowledge). Much of the material reminds me of an end of bar chat once a few pints have been consumed. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,786 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 14 hours ago, Stingray~ said: Right-winger in the sense of old-time Club-Republican, yes.. But no 'Trumper' from what I can tell - have never cared to get into politics with him, we all just have fun instead. The mask and distancing discussions in 2020 catered to Trumper fosy people. 14 hours ago, Stingray~ said: TE is plenty cool, bright, experienced, and boyishly humorous. He caters well to his audience, most of whom are really classy. If you don't care for it then.. please don't join us Classy? Other than no foul language, what other attributes make them classy? Ivy league? Stanford? If they were classy they wouldn't require lengthy and time consuming licks on the show to keep donating. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 10 hours ago, shanghaisailor said: You call that little room a studio? he he. Having been involved in events that professionally produce footage that is hardly a studio. His show is hardly progressive and at least we don't get constant begging for money on this site. One wonders what his motivation is when he gives spoilers like Ross and Farmer air time which no one in their own country have done (to the best of my knowledge). Much of the material reminds me of an end of bar chat once a few pints have been consumed. He has an Agenda, keeping the Cup in NZ at all costs even if that means a certain loss for TNZ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 hours ago, dg_sailingfan said: He has an Agenda, keeping the Cup in NZ at all costs even if that means a certain loss for TNZ! I've only watched Ehman a couple of times - but for sure this seems a pretty silly interpretation. Not everyone who thinks the cup should be sailed in Auckland is out to get you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 TE's AC segment from today begins around here. Somewhere (earlier or later) he also made a quick comment about the thread he noticed here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,786 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 The esteemed FOSI now get esteemed title billing. No wonder the esteemed show goes so esteemedly long. Viewer supported but not quite like esteemed PBS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, NeedAClew said: The esteemed FOSI now get esteemed title billing. No wonder the esteemed show goes so esteemedly long. Viewer supported but not quite like esteemed PBS. One of the FOSI, Sangmeister, was today's (repeat) guest and it was a really fun show. That trimaran he is hoping to offload 'to save my marriage!' is the one Artemis Racing up-developed in the lead up to AC34, I think it had been a Gitana 60'fter before Artemis put 74' amas on it. His recounting of meeting Fay in a NY restaurant in '88 was some fun AC trivia too. All good, lighten up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,786 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Bill Mahr is really funny. So is Tom Oliver. They keep it to an hour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChairborneRanger 79 Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: One of the FOSI, Sangmeister, was today's (repeat) guest and it was a really fun show. That trimaran he is hoping to offload 'to save my marriage!' is the one Artemis Racing up-developed in the lead up to AC34, I think it had been a Gitana 60'fter before Artemis put 74' amas on it. His recounting of meeting Fay in a NY restaurant in '88 was some fun AC trivia too. All good, lighten up yawn. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, ChairborneRanger said: yawn. You are who started this thread. Again, if it that show is not for you (presumably because you don't like the viewpoints allowed to be expressed) then: Don't watch it! Find a better show to watch if you can find one and offer a link to here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Stingray~ said: One of the FOSI, Sangmeister, was today's (repeat) guest and it was a really fun show. That trimaran he is hoping to offload 'to save my marriage!' is the one Artemis Racing up-developed in the lead up to AC34, I think it had been a Gitana 60'fter before Artemis put 74' amas on it. His recounting of meeting Fay in a NY restaurant in '88 was some fun AC trivia too. All good, lighten up Sangmeister a very noteworthy west coast sailor. On the most recent transpac his SC70 broke its rudder shaft, and sank! Disney's Pyewacket rescued the entire crew. And Tritium once-upon-a-time the most bad ass tri in SF Bay. Cool to watch that thing blast around for sure - I think he was in the business of giving rides to friends / family / business associates there for a while. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, floater said: Sangmeister a very noteworthy west coast sailor. On the most recent transpac his SC70 broke its rudder shaft, and sank! Disney's Pyewacket rescued the entire crew. And Tritium once-upon-a-time the most bad ass tri in SF Bay. Cool to watch that thing blast around for sure - I think he was in the business of giving rides to friends / family / business associates there for a while. Sang said Tritium can be had for $300K, what scares me would be the upkeep! Would be an awesome racer on the Puget Sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: Sang said Tritium can be had for $300K, what scares me would be the upkeep! Would be an awesome racer on the Puget Sound. I'm not sure the word 'upkeep' actually does justice for what would be needed to maintain a machine like that. an old vid below. also, and I'm not sure what happened. but I thought they were going to enter this beast in the R2AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 minute ago, floater said: I'm not sure the word 'upkeep' actually does justice for what would be needed to maintain a machine like that. an old vid below. also, and I'm not sure what happened. but I thought they were going to enter this beast in the R2AK. Dang! Thanks (drool.......) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 there's this weird thing that happens - tell me if I'm wrong: if you are currently without a boat - then all boats look cool. the bigger and badder the better. but if you are currently with a boat - then boats tend to resemble more a plethora of intricate stuff that must be maintained.. and in terms of an exotic race boat, exquisitely. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogwatch 1,317 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, floater said: there's this weird thing that happens - tell me if I'm wrong: if you are currently without a boat - then all boats look cool. the bigger and badder the better. but if you are currently with a boat - then boats tend to resemble more a plethora of intricate stuff that must be maintained.. and in terms of an exotic race boat, exquisitely. Also, unless you are a solo sailor, "intricate stuff" includes crew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 yes of course. Back in the day, the boat captain was Ryan Breymaier - a top pro. buying this boat would be like buying a business. some cool dream business. but one that is guaranteed to lose money. a lot of money. lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 2 hours ago, floater said: yes of course. Back in the day, the boat captain was Ryan Breymaier - a top pro. buying this boat would be like buying a business. some cool dream business. but one that is guaranteed to lose money. a lot of money. lol. My idea of a boat like Tritium is to know an owner and beg to go racing with them; even pay to do commercial excursions like ones on old AC boats - have done this in San Diego, Puerta Vallarta and Maui. Sailing my laser occasionally is much better value for the money than owning a serious racer! I have fantasies about owning a 36-40fter but will charter one a few times before jumping in that deep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atwinda 204 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 The issue with that boat is more about WHO did the conversion from ORMA 60 to a bastardized 72, and less about it being a full time job to own and operate. A few of the old ORMA 60's and Mod 70s have found their way into offshore races, so there are owners out there willing to take them on. Artemis - aka Juan K, T Hutch, and Paul Cayard. They modified the existing platform with those ac72 hulls (not sure about the beams), and put ac72 wing in it. The wing didn't last long. https://www.yachtingworld.com/news/artemis-launches-ac72-wing-3820 http://abrushwithsail.blogspot.com/2012/05/ac-72-wing-damaged.html Obviously, that campaign ended in tragedy as a result of poor engineering and decision making. So why would anyone step up to buy the test platform that lead to the death of sailor, when something like the old Groupama ORMA is also on the market and has seen significant updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Always did love this vid I've got a simple master plan. Oh, Lord, I wanna be a better man. Oh, Lord, I wanna be a better man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floater 696 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, atwinda said: ..when something like the old Groupama ORMA is also on the market and has seen significant updates. why would anyone buy some beat old warhorse when they could instead have a truly gorgeous (imo) cruising boat? https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2001-trimaran-shuttleworth-58-7192600/ ps: not really concerned about thread hijack given this thread never really had a purpose anyhow. lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro! 74 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, floater said: why would anyone buy some beat old warhorse when they could instead have a truly gorgeous (imo) cruising boat? https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2001-trimaran-shuttleworth-58-7192600/ ps: not really concerned about thread hijack given this thread never really had a purpose anyhow. lol. Well back to the thread…spinbot loves te and his vlog, he gets to watch him yak to his guests about all the AC races he’s been the mastermind of and how they all love him..whilst spinbot and his fellow yakkers yakoff about how much fun they are having..meanwhile the snake oil salesman looks at his monitor and tells everyone that oh..spinbot just posted some yakshit.. so much fun …everyone yakking off.. Seems like spinbot has maybe started sailing, we can all look forward to drone shots of him and ehman tuning up for the Laser Masters…or not.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chesirecat 718 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Forgive me my Lord for I did sin over xmas and for my penance had to view his recent effort. Bar some interesting guests who were interrupted just when they got going and before they dosed off, he mentioned he was hired by LE after LE got drunk and signed all and sundry up. A small gem that stuck in my brain box. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunseeker 458 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 5 hours ago, chesirecat said: Forgive me my Lord for I did sin over xmas and for my penance had to view his recent effort. Bar some interesting guests who were interrupted just when they got going and before they dosed off, he mentioned he was hired by LE after LE got drunk and signed all and sundry up. A small gem that stuck in my brain box. That’s pretty much bullshit, because LE really doesn’t drink. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 This timestamp could be interesting to some here. It is from during a good long chat yesterday with Brit Ward, senior vice president of Farr Yacht Design. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 So, all this talk by Ehman about someone else besides Dunphy stepping up to help fund the Kiwi Home Defence Project was just noise. Nothing thus far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chesirecat 718 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 15 hours ago, dg_sailingfan said: So, all this talk by Ehman about someone else besides Dunphy stepping up to help fund the Kiwi Home Defence Project was just noise. Nothing thus far. The fact AM got their entry visa's turned down for September pretty much kills it in Auckland anyway. No mention by TE but then I'm not exactly focused on his utterings having been distracted by wondering exactly just how much competitive sailing experience he has. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enigmatically2 1,478 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 31 minutes ago, chesirecat said: been distracted by wondering exactly just how much competitive sailing experience he has. There are also a few on here with absolutely zero such experience who would do well to recognise their ignorance and shut up. But I have little hope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunseeker 458 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 hours ago, chesirecat said: The fact AM got their entry visa's turned down for September pretty much kills it in Auckland anyway. No mention by TE but then I'm not exactly focused on his utterings having been distracted by wondering exactly just how much competitive sailing experience he has. When he was younger he was a very good sailor, primarily in dinghy classes. I think he won the US Sailing Championship of Champions back when they were very competitive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enigmatically2 1,478 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 16 minutes ago, sunseeker said: When he was younger he was a very good sailor, primarily in dinghy classes. I think he won the US Sailing Championship of Champions back when they were very competitive. And has a strong history in racing sailing rules Better qualified than many who criticise him. But I don't listen to his shows so I make no comment on how good they are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogwatch 1,317 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 hours ago, enigmatically2 said: There are also a few on here with absolutely zero such experience who would do well to recognise their ignorance and shut up. A bit harsh, given the wide-ranging subject matter here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogwatch 1,317 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, chesirecat said: The fact AM got their entry visa's turned down for September pretty much kills it in Auckland anyway. Does it? If another venue is selected, there seems little chance any sailing would be going on there in September. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enigmatically2 1,478 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 minute ago, dogwatch said: A bit harsh, given the wide-ranging subject matter here. I just mean a few who are totally ignorant, like not knowing what a capsize is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogwatch 1,317 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 8 minutes ago, enigmatically2 said: I just mean a few who are totally ignorant, like not knowing what a capsize is That was spectacular. Particularly how he just kept digging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Main Man 236 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, dogwatch said: That was spectacular. Particularly how he just kept digging. Pretty sure he still thinks the entire rest of the sailing world is wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chesirecat 718 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 8 hours ago, sunseeker said: When he was younger he was a very good sailor, primarily in dinghy classes. I think he won the US Sailing Championship of Champions back when they were very competitive. Think he sailed Fireballs in their early days, though the reason for my doubts is his failing to spot why AM capsized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,883 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 8 hours ago, enigmatically2 said: And has a strong history in racing sailing rules Better qualified than many who criticise him. But I don't listen to his shows so I make no comment on how good they are Wouldn't have thought you were a fan On 10 November 1987, at the Tuesday Yachtsman’s Luncheon of the St Francis Yacht Club, Sail America’s chief operating officer Tom Ehman told the gathering that, if it lost in court, Sail America would do whatever was necessary to make sure that Michael Fay had no chance whatsoever of winning on the water – even if there was nothing fair or sportsmanlike about how they did it. The audience of San Franciscan yachtsmen was taken aback.1 Then, on 20 November 1987, Ehman was quoted in the San Diego Union as saying: ‘We’ll jimmy the rules to win this thing … We have our best minds, people like John Marshall, figuring out how to deal with the Kiwis …’2 Ehman later denied having said that – ‘I was misquoted by the Los Angeles Times’ – but the evidence, including his luncheon statement in San Francisco, did not support that denial and the media were now reporting that various defence options were being considered by SDYC and SAF, including the use of a catamaran and moving the venue to Hawaii. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enigmatically2 1,478 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 @rh3000 I'm not a fan. Same way I don't hate GD. I can recognise people's abilities and skills whilst still disagreeing with some decisions they make. Life isn't black and white, why try and assert it is such? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,883 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 23 minutes ago, enigmatically2 said: @rh3000 I'm not a fan. Same way I don't hate GD. I can recognise people's abilities and skills whilst still disagreeing with some decisions they make. Life isn't black and white, why try and assert it is such? Not a fan / Are a fan 1 / 0 positive / negative Turns out some things are black / white! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enigmatically2 1,478 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, rh3000 said: Not a fan / Are a fan 1 / 0 positive / negative Turns out some things are black / white! But I never said I was a fan. You made that assumption on the basis that because I said something positive about him I must be. Having some respect for people but disagreeing with some things they have done=shades of grey. Too complex for you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,883 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, enigmatically2 said: But I never said I was a fan. You made that assumption on the basis that because I said something positive about him I must be. Having some respect for people but disagreeing with some things they have done=shades of grey. Too complex for you? Not being a fan, as you said it, is the opposite of being a fan - hence actually being black and white. Being obtuse isn't the same as being complex... You might be interested to know the 'shades of grey, world isn't black and white' has been peddled here to debate INEOS and Jeddah being 'bad' too - but glad to hear you know that conversation is nuanced too and that you still have some respect KSA as a venue despite disagreeing with some things they have done. The irony also being TE deserves 0% 'respect' for his biased, crooked burbles... in that regard it is actually black and white... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cbulger 164 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 If I had to choose between Not/Are - I'm in the "Are" camp. Tom and Julia are working pretty hard to put out 2 shows a week and they do a remarkable production job. Talk show format is old m- but proven and they do a professional job. Use of technology is really impressive. Much of the content doesn't speak to me - too old school - but it that's on the mark for the bulk of the American sailing scene. Again - it seems like a ton of work - and hard to answer the question of why they do it. Maybe the US Yacht Club demographic could be monetized..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,786 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I think it gives Julia a more meaningful life and creds at lunch at St Fancy. Darn, when I am in my 80s I won't be getting lunch at St Fancy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 1/19/2022 at 8:18 AM, chesirecat said: The fact AM got their entry visa's turned down for September pretty much kills it in Auckland anyway. No mention by TE but then I'm not exactly focused on his utterings having been distracted by wondering exactly just how much competitive sailing experience he has. Very well said! I still think Ehman has some sort of an agenda! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogwatch 1,317 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 hours ago, cbulger said: Tom and Julia are working pretty hard to put out 2 shows a week If they were shorter - much shorter - and less frequent, I'd be more likely to watch them. Tom and Julia, please work less hard. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,302 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 9 hours ago, NeedAClew said: I think it gives Julia a more meaningful life and creds at lunch at St Fancy. Darn, when I am in my 80s I won't be getting lunch at St Fancy. Never say never!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Alchemist 1,428 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 9 hours ago, dogwatch said: If they were shorter - much shorter - and less frequent, I'd be more likely to watch them. Tom and Julia, please work less hard. I just watch the replay so you can skip over the parts of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/20/2022 at 11:10 AM, The_Alchemist said: I just watch the replay so you can skip over the parts of it. No breaking news but starting here is the AC segment from yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 3,609 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Bit of sleight of hand there - 5 teams. The Defender and 4 Challengers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChairborneRanger 79 Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 On 1/30/2022 at 9:28 PM, Sailbydate said: Bit of sleight of hand there - 5 teams. The Defender and 4 Challengers 4 + 1 = 5. The math checks out. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dg_sailingfan 76 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 On 1/30/2022 at 9:28 AM, Sailbydate said: Bit of sleight of hand there - 5 teams. The Defender and 4 Challengers We get a proper Semifinal in the CSS 2024 with 4 Challengers, that's good! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 3,609 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, ChairborneRanger said: 4 + 1 = 5. The math checks out. Indeed it does. But I have doubts about the intent. Much like @Stingray~ insisting that, TNZ has entered for AC37. ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 43 minutes ago, Sailbydate said: Indeed it does. But I have doubts about the intent. Much like @Stingray~ insisting that, TNZ has entered for AC37. ;-) Lol I have noted that in some previous AC's, teams/YC's did have to 'enter' after/once the Protocol terms and entry dates were announced. I also alluded to a 'race' this time between Alinghi and LR; that entry timing has been an issue in at least one other AC too, AC34 included. '5 Teams' on that slide is good by me but Ernesto's mouth is far too wide-open 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 2,273 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 6 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: Ernesto's mouth is far too wide-open Challenge Us – Sailing Anarchy Punk – Sailing Anarchy AnarkyChallenge: Bertarelli Practices His Looking-Off-Into-Future Pose Bertarelli in a recent pose practice attempt. Fast Track's analysis advised Simmer that Ernesto's mouth is open too far. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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