What makes you think AM has not instead leapfrogged everyone already? Look at the stats about miles sailed, time sailed, maneuvers made, and how many are dry. It's hard to argue they are 'catching up' to anybody, they look to be well ahead at this stage. Mozzy has the same basic conclusion.
There's no proof of that whatsoever. What is known is how deficient their camber control was last time. The assumptions they made last time, that a flat main is all they needed, was wildly off target. It's understandable that they want to fix that. Remember, this team didn't win a race when it counted, despite having a fast boat - in certain conditions. They definitely have ground to make up just to get to where LR/ENTZ were last time. I doubt LR/ENTZ are overly concerned with what AM are up to at the moment.
That really sounds like a fanboy way of describing it. They are definitely ahead of the other teams in implement cyclors on the AC75. They are working on the next generation of sail control just as the other teams, but without scaling issues. The only thing they have not forged ahead on yet is the foils. That will be done with their LEQ12 work.
There is a lot know about AM this year. They have shown they can lift off and easily maneuver in 6 knots of wind. None of the AC75’s did that in the last cup.
It would be an act of stupidity (or arrogance or both) to write off any of the repeat teams at this stage, or even Alinghi.
Humanity in general, actually. But you know that story, right?
Actually Climate change, so prepare for more of the "once in a 100 years" events !!
Bullshit. Lack of infrastructure investment in Auckland over decades.
Bola 105knots Auckland had no wind this latest storm.
Bollocks. NZ has a maritime climate. The furtherest point from the sea in NZ is in Central Otago and that's 120km. Most of NZ's cities and towns are less than 30km from the sea.
