not that I disagree with you in any way Andrew but, regardless of regatta
or class of boat or year of competition, the 7th race between Alinghi and
New Zealand in 2007 is an all time highlight reel that will be played
forever.and never surpassed so matter what boats we choose to race.
merry
Good evening to all,
I am rebuilding my traveller replacing a couple worn out sheaves and ball
bearings, and happened to find a company that has the original parts along
with other rigging and hardware. Thought I would share it with you.
https://www.rigrite.com/index.php
Enjoy, and wishing
Foils: I find it very interesting that the 2024 summer Olympics scheduled for
Paris will have new sailing classes with both "Windsurfing on foils" and
"Kiteboarding on foils".
Remember the race around the Isle of Wight where America won the 100 guinea
cup? Well recently a guy on a foiling
Hi Graham I might be interested I. The hatch. What are the dimensions for the
opening? Does it fasten on the vertical or horizontal surface? Doug Mountjoysv
Rebecca Leah C Landfall 39Port Orchard yacht club
Original message From: Graham Collins
Date: 12/19/20 21:27
This is the best cup racing ever, 1987 take back the cup!!
The new boats are great hitech, but its not sailing I can get very excited
about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfzSbsXmlJs
Gerry FennesseyC 35 MK3
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From: Andrew Burton via CnC-List
To: Stus-List
Cc:
My humble opinion is that sailboat racing is something you do, not watch. In
going with foils the organizers are trying to make it interesting to watch. I
don’t find it so. They are only going 40 mph; speedy for a sailboat, but you
can practically walk that fast! The part of racing I find most
IMHO, for the average viewer sailboat racing and auto racing are equally dull
to watch. They are much more interesting for those with specialized knowledge.
I wrestled in high school, and I recall the first time I watched a college
wrestling match in the presence of uninformed friends. I saw
Maybe I’m one of the few that enjoy both yacht racing AND auto racing. The
golden age of auto racing mirrored that of yacht racing competition. No big
sponsor logos, national pride (Italian marques drove red cars, British Green,
French Blue, etc). But to sustain the interest, there needed to
Awesome. Thanks
On 2020-12-22 8:27 a.m., Dean McNeill via CnC-List wrote:
Jeff,
I’m in Halifax and I have watched them on YouTube… just search for Americas
Cup. I’ve watched in real-time but they also have replays of various races and
discussion shows. Too marvel at the technology!
Dean
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Jeff,
I’m in Halifax and I have watched them on YouTube… just search for Americas
Cup. I’ve watched in real-time but they also have replays of various races and
discussion shows. Too marvel at the technology!
Dean
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You'll find their website at Americascup.com
They archive all the races under the Racing tab and offer other ways to watch
too.
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> On 12/22/2020 7:20 AM Jeff Nelson via CnC-List
> wrote:
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> Just remember Alexander Graham Bell was tinkering with hydrofoils in the
>
Just remember Alexander Graham Bell was tinkering with hydrofoils in the
1920's to start this
whole mess off. Hydrofoils, I don't think ever really took off as
mainstream method of reducing
drag on boats until America's cup people started playing with it. There
have been a few foiling
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