America's Cup

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Guillermo, Feb 18, 2006.

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Which one is going to win the Louis Vuitton Cup?

Poll closed Jun 5, 2007.

  1. Luna Rossa

    3 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Emirates New Zealand

    6 vote(s)
    66.7%
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  1. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    I agree, as much as I would enjoy the access here.I ain't getting to EU.
    They gotta win it first.
     
    Roly, Jun 5, 2007
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  2. Vega
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    Vega Senior Member

    Finished....5-0:(

    And now Alinghy is going to win 5-0 against the NZ - Emirates boat? :(
    I really hope not, but I have my doubts.:rolleyes:
     
    Vega, Jun 6, 2007
    #197
  3. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    Not this time!:)
    If you count the stats,ETNZ have shifted up a notch.
    Alinghi have a had no pressure sailing conditioning.
    Although the wait for the AC could see ETNZ going off the boil.:?:
    Lets See if Grant can keep them focussed.
     
    Roly, Jun 6, 2007
    #198
  4. Guillermo
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    Guillermo Ingeniero Naval

    Well, we have to congratulate ETNZ, no doubt. 5 in a row is impressive!
    I hope Alinghi will win, so nex time we will have the Cup back again in Valencia.....;)
     
    Guillermo, Jun 7, 2007
    #199
  5. RANCHI OTTO
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    RANCHI OTTO Naval Architect

    I'm sorry Guillermo, but according to the last news, if Alinghi will win the A.C., the races will take place in Italy.....and not more in Spain.....:D
     
    RANCHI OTTO, Jun 7, 2007
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  6. Guillermo
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    Guillermo Ingeniero Naval

    We'll see, we'll see.....:p
     
    Guillermo, Jun 7, 2007
    #201
  7. RANCHI OTTO
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    RANCHI OTTO Naval Architect

    I would prefer Spain.....you know my love for your country....;)
     
    RANCHI OTTO, Jun 7, 2007
    #202
  8. Guillermo
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    Guillermo Ingeniero Naval

    Guillermo, Jun 20, 2007
    #203
  9. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    Interesting summary.
    Waiting...waiting...waiting....
    Just what piece of intrigue will be unveiled........
    Thoroughly self indulgent, but I secretly love it.
    Bring back a 70% nationality rule!
     
    Roly, Jun 20, 2007
    #204
  10. Guillermo
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    Guillermo Ingeniero Naval

    Guillermo, Jun 27, 2007
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  11. sailsmall
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    sailsmall Senior Member

    Nationality rules are unenforceable on any realistic basis. And I don't want to wait another 4 to 6 years for another edition. So, as much as I want the underdog to prevail, I hope that Alinghi takes it and defends again, soon.
     
    sailsmall, Jun 27, 2007
    #206
  12. Guillermo
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    Guillermo Ingeniero Naval

    The score now stands 2-2 in this best of nine series. Here is what we have learned to date: Alinghi has a slight edge upwind. Under 11 knots NZ is about the same speed. Both crews have made a few small, but costly, mistakes. The margin of error is tiny. For this reason there will be a lot more theatrics in the rest of this regatta.
    http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/07/gj/#Race4
     
    Guillermo, Jun 28, 2007
    #207
  13. charmc
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    charmc Senior Member

    Some very good and close racing. Great to see, regardless of the outcome!
     
    charmc, Jun 28, 2007
    #208
  14. PI Design
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    PI Design Senior Member

    Alinghi wins the cup! 5-2

    Very close final race, just 2 seconds in it as Alinghi's crawl across the line (eith no mainsail) just before ETNZ complete their penalty turns.
     
    PI Design, Jul 3, 2007
    #209

  16. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    Congratulations to Alinghi........and to ETNZ for a very exciting contest!
    Watch out though, looks like TNZ are back for 2009!
    It will be interesting to see who is sailing for who in 2009.
     
    Roly, Jul 3, 2007
    #210
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