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

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RobG

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You can say LR made a mistake. But TR was so close with their speed that at every cross they had a new change. If LR made a mistake, it was after the leeward mark. They should have tacked and followed TR. Then tried to keep them at the short side. The speed edge is too much for allowing half a course for TR.
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Boat speed makes for brilliant tacticians.

LR kept pushing ETNZ back, but every time the kiwis had boat speed to came back at them again. You can call that last tack a mistake, but LR had held their lead up the left side almost to the top. No tactical brilliance from ENTZ, it was sailing up the side LR pushed it to. LR didn't have the advantage of experienced eyes in a helicopter and full course coverage with multiple cameras and personnel that the commentators had.

To win, LR has to win the start then sail a perfect race. ENTZ just have to stick to basics, keep coming back and wait for an error. At 5–3 there was no pressure to do anything else. At 6–3 even less so.

So I expect Burling won't really care about losing the start, as long as it's close, he'll have numerous opportunities to get past.

 
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Barnyb said:
The document to be signed tomorrow has been sighted.  
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If anyone has raised their stock this series it's Nathan Outerridge - his commentary on the racing has been a real treat. In hindsight it is quite amazing that he is not driving a boat here, but it's such a credit to him how he has been so supportive of the whole event.

If the nationality rules tighten up, would he miss a 2nd AC in a row, or could we see an AUS syndcate?

 
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shebeen said:
If anyone has raised their stock this series it's Nathan Outerridge - his commentary on the racing has been a real treat. In hindsight it is quite amazing that he is not driving a boat here, but it's such a credit to him how he has been so supportive of the whole event.

If the nationality rules tighten up, would he miss a 2nd AC in a row, or could we see an AUS syndcate?
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He was interviewed at Xmas and talked how close an Australian team was, I think he quoted that they could have just made the start line but nothing further. 

 
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Now I know most ETNZ supporters think JS is a cock sucker ofthe highest order, ...his dickhead behaviour in SF pretty much cemented him as such. But (and it’s a big BUT) it’s pretty clear now that it’s the team that has shaped him into the person he is today. In my opinion Oracle were a bunch of pricks, from the top all the way through to the boat cleaners...they thought they were bigger than the Cup and their behaviour was to act like wankers, basically from 2010 to 2017. To me LR have obviously instructed JS to act with dignity, grace and poise, to give praise where praise is due. To me it makes him rather likeable. He looks relaxed, he looks like he’s enjoying himself, he seems to be comfortable with his team and his own ability. I like this side of JS, long may it continue!

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He might!

But he took out my favoured Sailor in the Prada Cup Final! I am getting tired seeing Ben having to play 2nd fidle to Jimmy during Bens entire Sailing Career.

 
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**ONTOIT** said:
Now I know most ETNZ supporters think JS is a cock sucker ofthe highest order, ...his dickhead behaviour in SF pretty much cemented him as such. But (and it’s a big BUT) it’s pretty clear now that it’s the team that has shaped him into the person he is today. In my opinion Oracle were a bunch of pricks, from the top all the way through to the boat cleaners...they thought they were bigger than the Cup and their behaviour was to act like wankers, basically from 2010 to 2017. To me LR have obviously instructed JS to act with dignity, grace and poise, to give praise where praise is due. To me it makes him rather likeable. He looks relaxed, he looks like he’s enjoying himself, he seems to be comfortable with his team and his own ability. I like this side of JS, long may it continue!

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Nah i respect him and its great to have someone who can speak his mind

 
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shebeen said:
If anyone has raised their stock this series it's Nathan Outerridge - his commentary on the racing has been a real treat. In hindsight it is quite amazing that he is not driving a boat here, but it's such a credit to him how he has been so supportive of the whole event.

If the nationality rules tighten up, would he miss a 2nd AC in a row, or could we see an AUS syndcate?
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Too many competing ego's in AUS - there are multiple members of the "Squillionaire's club) yet with Bob Oakley's passing few I think would have the desire...... would be very much like herding cats & the break-up/ sinking in San Diego would still weigh......

There were noises, however I understand the Aussie authorities started looking into him & that passed bloody quickly......

N.O, my gut call will be back with an Artemes challenge IF the interest expressed by the Swedish is valid & not window licking...... be very much a wait & see .... I mean if Italy could grant Paul Cayard ( Il Moro de Venicia) citizenship then anything is possible.....

 
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**ONTOIT** said:
Now I know most ETNZ supporters think JS is a cock sucker ofthe highest order, ...his dickhead behaviour in SF pretty much cemented him as such. But (and it’s a big BUT) it’s pretty clear now that it’s the team that has shaped him into the person he is today. In my opinion Oracle were a bunch of pricks, from the top all the way through to the boat cleaners...they thought they were bigger than the Cup and their behaviour was to act like wankers, basically from 2010 to 2017. To me LR have obviously instructed JS to act with dignity, grace and poise, to give praise where praise is due. To me it makes him rather likeable. He looks relaxed, he looks like he’s enjoying himself, he seems to be comfortable with his team and his own ability. I like this side of JS, long may it continue!

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Carriage return helps with paragraphs

 
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strider470 said:
Back in 2000, if given the possibility, I would probably have swapped crew with the Kiwis. This edition not by any means, and I'm not disrespectful with PB & c.
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Will Bruni stay on with the team? Please don’t shoot me, but I’d never heard of him before the Christmas Cup....is he inexperienced in AC, will he get better with another campaign? The LR team have been very impressive on and off the water!

 
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**ONTOIT** said:
Now I know most ETNZ supporters think JS is a cock sucker ofthe highest order, ...his dickhead behaviour in SF pretty much cemented him as such. But (and it’s a big BUT) it’s pretty clear now that it’s the team that has shaped him into the person he is today. In my opinion Oracle were a bunch of pricks, from the top all the way through to the boat cleaners...they thought they were bigger than the Cup and their behaviour was to act like wankers, basically from 2010 to 2017. To me LR have obviously instructed JS to act with dignity, grace and poise, to give praise where praise is due. To me it makes him rather likeable. He looks relaxed, he looks like he’s enjoying himself, he seems to be comfortable with his team and his own ability. I like this side of JS, long may it continue!

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I have been in a team with Jimmy (a while ago) and can say he is a bloody good bastard. Competitive sure, but respectful of others. He was younger then but I am sure he hasnt changed. 

 
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**ONTOIT** said:
Will Bruni stay on with the team? Please don’t shoot me, but I’d never heard of him before the Christmas Cup....is he inexperienced in AC, will he get better with another campaign? The LR team have been very impressive on and off the water!
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Bruni has been on the Pro circuit for a good while and has a decent CV, as I understand it Max head hunted him iirc

did the 2003 / 07 LV challenge series & skippered the Azzura team during the LV series, Artemis in Bermuda after Prada took their toys back - yup he's good & knows the game

 
strider470

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**ONTOIT** said:
Now I know most ETNZ supporters think JS is a cock sucker ofthe highest order, ...his dickhead behaviour in SF pretty much cemented him as such. But (and it’s a big BUT) it’s pretty clear now that it’s the team that has shaped him into the person he is today. In my opinion Oracle were a bunch of pricks, from the top all the way through to the boat cleaners...they thought they were bigger than the Cup and their behaviour was to act like wankers, basically from 2010 to 2017. To me LR have obviously instructed JS to act with dignity, grace and poise, to give praise where praise is due. To me it makes him rather likeable. He looks relaxed, he looks like he’s enjoying himself, he seems to be comfortable with his team and his own ability. I like this side of JS, long may it continue!

What say you Anarchists?
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He has always been loved in Italy since 2007. I like much more his public image now with us than with Oracle. If I'm not mistaken he was instructed from the very beginning from Bertelli and Serena that Prada had a different approach than Oracle, and moreover that he was going to be one element of a team, and not the rockstar.

 
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