AC36: The Match (6-15th March. Reserve days to the 21st)

[mako23]

This situation is causing cognitive dissonance?

One part of me is saying win at all costs....it’s the America’s cup

Another part of me is don’t you want to win by being better, not because they are broken down 

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[45Roller]

I guess so, if LR insists that the rules are adhered to ... 

On the water today mate? 

 

[MaxHugen]

I'm pretty sure in few years we're gettin there just by materials flexibility (some kind of aero brake that push open the trailing edge over a certain speed). 
But don't you still going to need ventilation? (asking from my impressive photographer scientific background )

Yes you're right!  The cavitation bubble needs to be ventilated to increase the pressure there, otherwise the extremely low pressure causes too much drag.

 

[Piet56]

Damn son..... 02h45 here in DumbJockistan & I have a shit eating grin that hurts!!!!!

 

[Stingray~]

I am just praying that a race does NOT get started in a falling-off breeze.  
 

AC75’s are awesome foilers but terrible floaters! 

 

[Horn Rock]

One part of me is saying win at all costs....it’s the America’s cup

Another part of me is don’t you want to win by being better, not because they are broken down 

No such conflict with me.....crush the bastards, I don't care how. The Italians have had the temerity to win a race...How fucking dare they........

 

[MRS OCTOPUS]

Will we see the “Whomper” today?

 

 

[Regular Swimmer]

I'm reminded of my on again, off again relationship with Italian cars...

 

[LCS Carbon]

This situation is causing cognitive dissonance?

One part of me is saying win at all costs....it’s the America’s cup

Another part of me is don’t you want to win by being better, not because they are broken down 

. 

A wins a win. The situation could well be reversed in a day or two

 

[LCS Carbon]

I'm reminded of my on again, off again relationship with Italian cars...

Sounds like my marriage to an Italian woman 

 

[Piet56]

I'm reminded of my on again, off again relationship with Italian cars...

I still carry the scar's of being an Alpha owner - I'm still in therapy!!!!!

 

[Horn Rock]

I'm reminded of my on again, off again relationship with Italian cars

Could be worse, you could be into British cars......

 

[Piet56]

No such conflict with me.....crush the bastards, I don't care how. The Italians have had the temerity to win a race...How fucking dare they........

+1

 

[45Roller]

Fuck sake, no information from on the water, we're in the fucking Toyota Cloud now talking to a fisherman 

 

[Enzedel92]

Who is this dipshit??

 

[**ONTOIT**]

Not long to go.....

 

[jerseyguy]

I still carry the scar's of being an Alpha owner - I'm still in therapy!!!!!

Kid 2 houses from me (he is in his 40s) has a Ferrari and an Alfa

 

[Piet56]

Could be worse, you could be into British cars......

They're OK once you get rid of the LUCAS electrics..... ask me how I know! h34r:

 

[mako23]

Could be worse, you could be into British cars......

British cars were like Italian cars except for speed, excitement and pride of ownership. 

 

[MaxHugen]

I think Max mentioned some ideas like allowing them to change the sail plan more (smaller mast for high winds) and some modifications to the foil/rudder rules.  He thought a next generation would be capable of 60 knots...

Thanks. A shorter mast option sounds useful. I wonder just what Max was thinking about, re foils and rudder... super-cavitation maybe? Likely to be necessary to hit 60 knots I think.