But the spin-off class is also allegedly going have a men's series before the Ac37 proper. I would assume they would run all 3 at the same venues and dates (the logistics being ridiculous otherwise). So yes, I do think they will compete.
What evidence is there that there will be interest on the part of top female sailors in being relegated to a “chick boat” that was also designed for children? I expect the response will be something along the lines of “fuck you, Grant.”
I'm not sure. Its not like there are so much other long term paid race sailing roles. They may take the roles and hope to make it more equal from within
Exactly. The top female sailors in the world will not want to race in a dumbed down boat. It infers they are not capable of sailing the real boat. None of those sailors got to where they are by shying away from competition or doubting their abilities.
So in your opinion they will be saying "Begone, do not tarnish me with your filthy six figure multi-year contract"? As there are so many other better options for professional female sailors.
"Help", yes. Help TNZ's finances by making other teams buy their training-wheel boats.
“AC9F and AC40 seem to me less about diversity and more about Dalton et al building an ancillary boat building business.”
Is there a link yet?
All she says is, "It's a bit mind-blowing, but I think it's exactly where the sport needs to go," the British sailing star told the Times (UK).
Page 28 - These potentially required $2M hydrogen powered support vessels in the protocol is a load of hydrogen poop. They serve no purpose other than to drive up the cost of the event. They will only be good for bringing a cup of tea and bread & butter to the sailors during tea-time
They are required to be 10M length, right?
