34th America's Cup: multihulls!

[Zootalaws]

If only we had a return to 'nation-based' crews, rather than the mercenary series we have now, where the country with the most money can denude the poorer of their talent.

Otherwise, they should give up on pretending that they are representing countries and just sail for their owners.

 

[Silver Raven]

If only we had a return to 'nation-based' crews, rather than the mercenary series we have now, where the country with the most money can denude the poorer of their talent.

Otherwise, they should give up on pretending that they are representing countries and just sail for their owners.

Gooday 'zoot' - Gosh I'm so pleased we all waited for so long - to hear such great words of wisdom from such an elevated expert as yourself.
Thank you so much for coming down to the level of us other mere-mortals to inform all of us as to how we should think & what are real true values should be.
I'm so pleased to see that you could also take the time and massive effort as to change the subject heading matter - so we could learn even more about other matters of improtance that you've taken so much of your valued time to allow us to learn from so we shan't make such a silly human follish mistake ever again.

I can't just quite find enough words to explain how I really feel but I've attempted to humbly express my un-dieing and eternal gratitude.
I'll be sure to hold my breath waiting - without loss of concentration for your next lesson from such a high (uya) place of knowledge as you have chosen to come down from - to let us know just how we should view all these happenings in these 'forums' & especially about this subject' of which only you know everything about & have spent such a massive amount to knowledge, time & money - just so we can all lern from you vast experienced (iyflb).

With the greatest of respect (iya) I remain - your humble servent, james.

 

[Zootalaws]

Thank you so much for coming down to the level of us other mere-mortals to inform all of us as to how we should think & what are real true values should be.

I did nothing of the sort. I offered my opinion.

You have issues - see a doctor.

 

[Doug Lord]

34th AC-bad news

Racing will be broadcast on you tube as well as on some tv networks here and overseas-see broadcast url below:

http://www.americascup.com/en/about/broadcast

UPDATE: wrote to the Americas Cup authority and they wrote back saying that the races will be here Thursday thru Saturday: www.youtube.com/americascup.

Times:

Thu 8/23/12 -
14:00-16:00 PDT( 5pm- 7pm EDT)

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Fri 8/24/12 -
14:00-16:00 PDT ( 5pm-7pm EDT)

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Sat 8/25/12 -
14:00-16:00 PDT (5pm-7pm EDT)
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Sunday 8/26/12 NBC
11:30-13:00 PDT ( 2:30pm- 4pm EDT )

 

[Corley]

This article was posted up in on the F-boat yahoo group once again mostly fluff but there is some interesting info in there about the boats onboard data logging and crew information systems.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9230436/In_America_39_s_Cup_Oracle_Team_USA_looks_for_high_tech_advantage?source=CTWNLE_nlt_dailyam_2012-08-21

 

[Doug Lord]

34th AC

From SA: Artemis has arrived in San Fran with their 72:

 

[Silver Raven]

From SA: Artemis has arrived in San Fran with their 72:

Gooday Doug. TGhanks for pic. Sure looks 'M ean" to me. I hope we get more pics soon.

Exciting times for all of us who are interested in quick multihulls.

Ciao, james

 

[Doug Lord]

34th AC

You're welcome, James! Looks a touch "hotter" than the other boat from that little country down there somewhere(Hi, Gary!).

 

[Gary Baigent]

hi Doug, but I don't like the high stepped bow - if they bury that far, that hull is going to slow from drag: that is very old school going back to the 1960's Hellcat C's ... whoops, we're tripping ... over we go.
But agreed, aside from that, beautiful looking cat.

 

[Doug Lord]

34th AC

hi Doug, but I don't like the high stepped bow - if they bury that far, that hull is going to slow from drag: that is very old school going back to the 1960's Hellcat C's ... whoops, we're tripping ... over we go.
But agreed, aside from that, beautiful looking cat.

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Maybe its there just to break the spray off? Artemis recessed strake seems a bit higher...

 

[cavalier mk2]

Sure, then they get less surface drag and some bow lift from the spray hitting the step.

 

[Doug Lord]

34th AC racing LIVE

From 5pm to 7PM EDT TODAY! Thanks again to Jeff for pinning the race info!

 

[yves]

I have to look at it through a VPN, otherwise it says not available in your country.

Quite impressive ! Starts are even more important than with other boats somehow

 

[Doug Lord]

34th AC

So that was San Fran Bay?! Where was the wind, the waves, the drama?

 

[brian eiland]

What can we see in this wide angle lens shot? Very low wooded/freeboard. Arched beams, as expected, maybe not much fencing wire reinforcing? Anyone see a dolphin striker? Maybe this is a clean boat.

BOY :!:, I'd sure hate to try and keep those bows from pitchpoling, particularly with that tall rig and the sailing conditions on SF Bay.

I sure hope they can keep it upright so we see some exciting racing rather than just dunkings.