SCARECROW
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UK boat to be designed and built under the by Mercedes F1 special projects team
The AC 37 has started, news and rumours
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Bebmoumoute
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/americas-cup-2021-team-new-zealand-mulling-unprecedented-option-for-next-americas-cup/RQQMUDZR7YQTDJMUN3C4JE4JLA/?fbclid=IwAR0NUWi_J9z0IezSzw0SLSGJyEv_C6X4XVU3ukXTGn0bIjwH7ysvMlS4H1E
If the part about a Cowes AC match between the kiwis and Ineos next year is true, a lot of people will be grumpy, and Ben and Ratcliffe will loose a lot of whatever respect is left for them in the sailing world.
If the part about a Cowes AC match between the kiwis and Ineos next year is true, a lot of people will be grumpy, and Ben and Ratcliffe will loose a lot of whatever respect is left for them in the sailing world.
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36thLatitude
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A one off challenge against Ineos in the UK is the rumour....
Much as I'd love to see AC75s racing in the Solent, I wouldn't want it to happen like that. Even as a Team UK fan, that would be a really shitty move - let's hope it's just a rumour.
Now, an ACWS event next year would be fantastic!
Then of course we can look forward to Team UK defending on the Solent in 2029
(Living in hope...)
Nutta
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I heard that the SAACYC made the first legit challenge?Where have you been? The Poms are the new challenger of record.! LOL
strider470
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Pertsa
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Nutta
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Or two cups?
dg_sailingfan
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I think a lot depends on the NZ Government willingness to fund another Defence. Auckland has been given 90 Days or 3 months to come up with something. That Plan will then be weighted against potential overseas bids including Portsmouth apparently and Dalton will take the better Deal.Much as I'd love to see AC75s racing in the Solent, I wouldn't want it to happen like that. Even as a Team UK fan, that would be a really shitty move - let's hope it's just a rumour.
Now, an ACWS event next year would be fantastic!
Then of course we can look forward to Team UK defending on the Solent in 2029
The Advocate
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strider470
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POSSIBLE BULLSHIT AHEAD, so don't blame me later.
**** NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, JUST SPECULATION ****
To have your opinion on the matter
Ok, beware, this is fiction, not a rumour. but what if:
UK and NZ decide for a Match very soon, let's say in 1 year, in 2022, in these very boats with minor updates to version 1.5.
Not really a DoG match, but simply one not contemplating a Challenger series in the new mutual agreed protocol. Maybe to be held in UK, if the right bid for the venue is made from Ratcliffe.
In this way, GD can maintain his assets in ETNZ (design and sailing team) and the development of the boat is already there. NZ gains a ton of money from Ratcliffe for this chance and they both plan a subsequent normal AC in NZ (or the UK) 2 years later, in 2024, to maintain the usual scheduling for other subsequent challengers.
In this way, both NZ and the UK will be there with 2.0 boats and an edge compared to other challengers, and GD would have no problems with funding.
**** NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, JUST SPECULATION ****
To have your opinion on the matter
Ok, beware, this is fiction, not a rumour. but what if:
UK and NZ decide for a Match very soon, let's say in 1 year, in 2022, in these very boats with minor updates to version 1.5.
Not really a DoG match, but simply one not contemplating a Challenger series in the new mutual agreed protocol. Maybe to be held in UK, if the right bid for the venue is made from Ratcliffe.
In this way, GD can maintain his assets in ETNZ (design and sailing team) and the development of the boat is already there. NZ gains a ton of money from Ratcliffe for this chance and they both plan a subsequent normal AC in NZ (or the UK) 2 years later, in 2024, to maintain the usual scheduling for other subsequent challengers.
In this way, both NZ and the UK will be there with 2.0 boats and an edge compared to other challengers, and GD would have no problems with funding.
The Advocate
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Oh there is a better format floating around than we have seen to date, but you are on to something mate.Or a Budget Cup?
Nutta
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jaysper
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Next cup to be sailed in AC75s going backwards.
Since Te rehutai can foil at 75 knots in reverse we will sweep the match 7-0!
Forza New Zealand!
Since Te rehutai can foil at 75 knots in reverse we will sweep the match 7-0!
Forza New Zealand!
The Advocate
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Oh NYSC here we come.....
They can go play boats where ever/whenever they like, just cant be linked to AC when it only the 2 of them and the other stakeholders and or potential stakeholders aren't invited, as per a "world championship".
jaysper
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strider470
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Why not? Having a Challengers selection is not required by the Deed, and as long as RYS challenge is valid, I think it could be a possible scenario.
Nutta
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The Advocate
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