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

[Manfred]

What does the local weatherman say about the wind today?
Being already worn out from the 04:00h „getting out of bed“ at this side of the world. But it is a must see for me. I really enjoy it.

 

[dg_sailingfan]

That was amazing indeed.

It was! Totally amazing!

I think the Commentators have a Point. We need a more shifty Race Track and the only way we get that is if the breeze comes over the land. Today we have again ENE Wind Direction so probably again Course A and more one way traffic.

 

[strider470]

What does the local weatherman say about the wind today?
Being already worn out from the 04:00h „getting out of bed“ at this side of the world. But it is a must see for me. I really enjoy it.

We shoud have an app that wake us up only in case of actual race starting

 

[dg_sailingfan]

What does the local weatherman say about the wind today?
Being already worn out from the 04:00h „getting out of bed“ at this side of the world. But it is a must see for me. I really enjoy it.

10-14 from ENE so should be ok for Racing!

 

[jorgensen]

My nephew wants to know why the grinders use arms and not legs ?

You don't have grey hair.

1977 Sverige launched with Volvo fabricated leg powered winches. Recumbent seating.

Soon replaced, in the buff mags of the day, stated too much friction in the system.

They also suffered in 1980 for having "made in country" sailcloth.

 

[The Advocate]

I know he's quite popular in here, and he used to post quite regularly as well, but since doing his YT thing he's just lurking, and regurgitating the discussion in here as his own "original" content. He said he wasn't doing it for money - he is......That makes him a liar, thief, and a fraud in my book.

I could not agree with you more. I saw some info from here and watched in the hope he at least gave a credit to the poster for their work, but nothing, was the last one I watched.

I went back and checked the vid I was referring to as having unaccredited  material and see there was an onscreen credit.

I apologise to Mozzie for my comments regarding not giving credits. Not a fan of how it was done, but it was done.

 

[Stingray~]

Funny, all the subjects reached during and after the day got canned due to low wind  

Agree with several posters above, it was a big relief to me too that racing didn’t somehow get off in conditions that marginal. Bring on the breeze! 
 

Some media folks are guessing that TR’s downwind dominance will prove even stronger in 15+ because of their supposedly lower-drag foils due to them having smaller area, but I wonder: At what TWS do both boats hit the cavitation wall at speeds in the low 50’s? 

 

[Barnyb]

Looks like the LR boys are interested in SUP's!

 

[**ONTOIT**]

Well NZ didn't lose today 

But you said you're cheering for the Italians now.....

 

[strider470]

Looks like the LR boys are interested in SUP's!

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[weta27]

Just for the record, I contacted @erdb @MaxHugen @doroxand @weta27asked if they were happy me using images or graphs etc. I always try to credit them in the video and in the description as agreed.  I am sorry if I have missed that once or twice, but am happy to go back and fix it if I know where. Same with Sail Chaser and Justin Mitchell where I approached first before using content. 

I still post here as much as I always have and get involved with discussions as much as I always have. I don't think it's fair at all to say I am lurking. 

Secondly, I don't believe I am simply regurgitating what has been said here, whilst I may use graphs and data and images posted here (with credit) what I am trying to do is explain what I am seeing and shed a bit of light on their technical side. Of course I won't be right about everything but It's just to cover something that isn't well covered by the main coverage because the teams don't want to discuss it and the commentators can't speculate to the same degree on official broadcast. 

As for using AC footage, if I use anything over a few seconds which is edited to illustrate a specific point then they can and do claim the advertising revenue. It's not like I am playing nonstop footage that people would watch instead of the main footage. It's not competing with their content. If anything it drives more traffic their way by maintaining interest. 

And just to add to that record, Mozzy Sails contacted me direct to ask permission to use my photos and even offered to purchase some, by way of compensation.

I am more than happy to contribute any pics that might help his efforts to add to the technical conversation about these amazing machines, and very appreciative that he asked.

Like RG, Mozzy puts his neck out and puts many hours into his YouTube channel and contributions to this forum.

He adds far more to this place than do the serial sideline critics and grumpy fucks.

Keep up the great work Mozzy!

 

[1eyedkiwi]

A question for the sailors out there:  Why have we not seen one team try a even split tack start - heading to the right?  If both boats are relatively even then at least you'd have right of way.  Is it too risky, too hard or because the left has been favoured?  It would at least create a more exciting first leg...

 

[LCS Carbon]

From the LRPP fan page on FB:  "Alla fine della coppa, per la prima volta nella storia dello sport saranno più stanchi i telespettatori che gli atleti!"

Which means: "At the end of the cup, for the first time in the history of the sport there will me more tired remote spectators than tired athletes!"

Hmmm 1983 ?  Including the fact that they weren't really athletes back then 

 

[The Advocate]

A question for the sailors out there:  Why have we not seen one team try a even split tack start - heading to the right?  If both boats are relatively even then at least you'd have right of way.  Is it too risky, too hard or because the left has been favoured?  It would at least create a more exciting first leg...

Because it is a match race.

 

[LCS Carbon]

......................Like RG, Mozzy puts his neck out and puts many hours into his YouTube channel and contributions to this forum.

He adds far more to this place than do the serial sideline critics and grumpy fucks.

Keep up the great work Mozzy!

THIS>>>>> WELL SAID!!

 

[AJ Oliver]

OK ETNZ, that's enough sand bagging !!  

(Feeble humor attempt alert) 

 

[LCS Carbon]

Because it is a match race.

Mozzy suggested something along these lines, but yes Match Race...

 

[SiC]

Where do you get the announcement of the selected Course each day?  Even Dr Google is having trouble finding it!

 

[Sailbydate]

Mine enjoys the races but hates me spending time on Sailing Anarchy

That's a problem in this household too, Strider. Can't understand what the fuss is about myself. ;-)

 

[Stingray~]

Where do you get the announcement of the selected Course each day?  Even Dr Google is having trouble finding it!

Hit refresh here? It should be announced here momentarily

https://www.americascup.com/en/news