Emirates Team New Zealand.

[JALhazmat]

Was that a lamp post or Sandy Point buoy at 13knots?

No, it’s the 500m Alfa, basically 500 on port turn around and 500 on stb. You’re average over that.

 

[Forourselves]

They're back!

 

[Kiwing]

I guessed 10th December! back soon after the crash. So 16th isn't too bad against the "in the new year, February etc"

 

[MrBump]

do we know if its their second AC40 in LEQ mode or the original damaged one?

 

[ChairborneRanger]

do we know if its their second AC40 in LEQ mode or the original damaged one?

It says it's the LEQ12 that broke its nose.

 

[JonRowe]

From the article: https://emirates-team-new-zealand.a...S-TEAM-NEW-ZEALAND-BACK-OUT-ON-THE-WATER.html

Its their first AC40 repaired, with the second AC40 due to splash next week; They talk a bit about the increasted logistics of two boat testing.

 

[Sailbydate]

Saw her on the, Waitemata this afternoon. Certainly no slower. Well done, ETNZ.

 

[Jethrow]

Saw her on the, Waitemata this afternoon. Certainly no slower. Well done, ETNZ.

I don't doubt your powers of observation SBD, but if it was possible "see" that it was slower I'd be very concerned!

 

[MrBump]

Also the good news is that we don't have to put up with AC40 graphics anymore

 

[Forourselves]

She just looks effortless.

 

[Forourselves]

Seems strange that INEOS have received their AC40 (according to Dalts) built and tow tested their LEQ12 but still haven't been sailing yet. I guess plenty of time yet, but every other team seems well into their testing now, where INEOS hasn't achieved day one.

 

[Sailbydate]

Also the good news is that we don't have to put up with AC40 graphics anymore

I kinda liked the AC40 livery better, MrBump...but I'd never admit it! ;-)

 

[Sailbydate]

I guessed 10th December! back soon after the crash. So 16th isn't too bad against the "in the new year, February etc"

Pretty much on the money again, Kiwing. So who do you fancy for the AC37 win? ;-)

 

[fish7yu]

Personally, quite like the new livery on the hull.

Sailing fast with good maneuvers are pretty standard with ETNZ.

It would appear the sea state will be the biggest challenge for this edition of the cup.

 

[Kiwing]

I think this time will be very competitive. There wont be much in it very exciting but I will back the innovative Kiwis over the data driven machines. I think it is a real shame Tom can't get an Aussie team to the starting gate.
Love the banana foil, got us all guessing?

 

[Forourselves]

 

[Filthy Phill]

Waitamatā looking spectacular

 

[Priscilla]

Waitamatā looking spectacular

Good for ones health too…

 

[Hemi]

Ugh, the latest ETNZ graphics are simply horrific. Please Dalts, hire real graphic designers. It's beyond bad, it's embarrassing now.

 

[Sailbydate]

So the new AC40 is called, Te Kakahi?