ChairborneRanger
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Don't get them wet or feed them after midnight.
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ChairborneRanger
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That boat is going to be fucked. Do they have spares?
shebeen
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Your sample set of one is relevant but remains an anecdote.
I guess a 29m wing mast is a very attractive lightning conductor. Complications are that the wing is modular and catamarans don't have a nice lump of lead to stick a thick copper cable into.
I would be very surprised if the F50 with all the electronics associated with it hasn't had significant lightning protection built into the design.
I would not be surprised at all if there was none. Remembering that these boats are not designed for extended periods on the water, and don;t go out if the weather is bad...
enigmatically2
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I wouldn't be surprised if they had none either. The nature of boats means it is quite hard to provide good protection, and it adds weight in bad places
On the other hand I would be amazed if they can't swap out the electronics in the time available
On the other hand I would be amazed if they can't swap out the electronics in the time available
Jimmy Spithill: "Just concentrate on what's in front of you"
United States team skipper Jimmy Spithill looks back on a tough SailGP race in Singapore, but says there's still a lot of racing to go.
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shebeen
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turns out they finally finished the new boat that was supposed to be ready for canada at the beginning of the season:
canada gets new boat, NZL gets jpn=>can boat
BREAKING: we will be getting a new
“It is always a great day when you receive a new boat and we are thrilled to be getting this one earlier than expected. The only downside is the lack of time we have to prepare it for racing. We will have a lot of work ahead of us but have a great team that is hungry to work and get the new boat on the start line in top shape.” @philrobertsonracing
Boat 6, which we’ve been using since the beginning of the season will be raced by the @sailgpnzl in Sydney. Their F50 is en-route to @sailgp Technologies in Warkworth after it sustained damages caused by a lightning strike on the second and final day of racing in Singapore.
Priscilla
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Coming home to go to the doctors.
'Fried' New Zealand SailGP boat ruled out of Sydney regatta
Hot Kiwis will have to use loan boat in quest for US$1m race as their lightning-struck cat is rushed home for extensive testing and repairs.
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ChairborneRanger
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Hopefully, the loan boat is up to scratch and doesn't scupper the kiwi's last few events.Coming home to go to the doctors.
'Fried' New Zealand SailGP boat ruled out of Sydney regatta
Hot Kiwis will have to use loan boat in quest for US$1m race as their lightning-struck cat is rushed home for extensive testing and repairs.
shebeen
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Canada seemed to do just fine with it
Significantly better than being on their own boat, and at least all bedded in, rather than getting a new one with gremlins.
Varan
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SailGP: Kiwi F50 to be repaired by SailGP Technologies in NZ, after lightning strike
The race continues to get New Zealand SailGP Team F50 Amokura back on the startline for the first SailGP regatta to be held in New Zealand - following a lightning strike on the second and final day of racing in Singapore.
dg_sailingfan
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BREAKING NEWS
Unconfirmed Reports by the Plymouth Herald say "No SailGP Event in Plymouth" in either 2023 and 2024. The remaining European Events (Events 2-4) in 2023 were supposed to be announced at the end of January but thus far haven't.
Those Announcements could come at any Day now.
Unconfirmed Reports by the Plymouth Herald say "No SailGP Event in Plymouth" in either 2023 and 2024. The remaining European Events (Events 2-4) in 2023 were supposed to be announced at the end of January but thus far haven't.
Those Announcements could come at any Day now.
SailGP announces new structure
Global racing league, SailGP has announced a new structure as it approaches the end of its third season and builds towards an expanded season four. SailGP will be split into different business units including SailGP League, covering commercial, marketing, events, technology and strategy. SailGP...
marineindustrynews.co.uk
JALhazmat
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one design mate;-)
or Could you possibly be suggesting that some moats are more equal than others 😉😂
ChairborneRanger
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Yes, that's exactly right. some boats are stiffer, some boats have random issues. Some boats are older. It's totally normal for there to be small to not-so-small differences between boats that are still "one design".
dg_sailingfan
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Jordi Xammar sacked as Driver of the Spanish Team; CEO Maria del Mar de Ros leaves too.
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Of Course these Clowns like @barfy or @Horn Rock prolly and clown will now say Russell Coutts is behind it.
Spain SailGP Team implement decisive strategy change
Diego Botin – previously the team’s flight controller – will now assume the role of driver for the young Spanish team, working closely with Florian Trittel who will continue his role of wing trimmer
