NPR

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:02 pm

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:18 pm

stunt_cunt wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:46 am

That would be my main complaint of the whole gig - Simply not enough racing. They could do well to extend the prada cup, or somehow have the home team involved that doesn't skew results. Just more action all round.

This 'round' of the AC was a bit of an anomaly. There was meant to be a series in the Med last year, and I think another one in NZ before the Xmas regatta. All called off coz of COVID. But I believe both INEOS and LRPP agree to use the same boats for next event. So existing 4 race boats will be sold to help new teams get involved. I think there were meant to be 8 or 10 teams in NZ, but cost and lack of time with new design put them off. So hopefully this will help them get up to speed quickly.

I am completely 'wowed' by them. I had raced those same waters for years but never seen a spectacle like this out there. I'm old but loving the new tech.

But maybe longer races and wider courses? Would loved to have seen a few races in higher winds too... but that can't be predicted...

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:09 pm

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:02 pm

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:18 pm

This 'round' of the AC was a bit of an anomaly. There was meant to be a series in the Med last year, and I think another one in NZ before the Xmas regatta. All called off coz of COVID. But I believe both INEOS and LRPP agree to use the same boats for next event. So existing 4 race boats will be sold to help new teams get involved. I think there were meant to be 8 or 10 teams in NZ, but cost and lack of time with new design put them off. So hopefully this will help them get up to speed quickly.

I am completely 'wowed' by them. I had raced those same waters for years but never seen a spectacle like this out there. I'm old but loving the new tech.

But maybe longer races and wider courses? Would loved to have seen a few races in higher winds too... but that can't be predicted...

Yes, agreed. I am of the same opinion. At least 8 legs. But course width takes away from local (spectator fleet) viewing, and also in AKL the size of the harbour. I agree it would be good, but I can at least see why that doesn't happen. In the old days in Freemantle and SD, there was no course boundary. They would sail out to wherever and back if they wanted. Imagine that now - 45 knots - coming thru.

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:17 pm

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:09 pm

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:02 pm

But maybe longer races and wider courses? Would loved to have seen a few races in higher winds too... but that can't be predicted...

Yes, agreed. I am of the same opinion. At least 8 legs. But course width takes away from local (spectator fleet) viewing, and also in AKL the size of the harbour. I agree it would be good, but I can at least see why that doesn't happen. In the old days in Freemantle and SD, there was no course boundary. They would sail out to wherever and back if they wanted. Imagine that now - 45 knots - coming thru.

They could start them out at Great Barrier and have them zig zagging past the Islands finishing as close to the viaduct as possible...

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:32 pm

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:17 pm

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:09 pm

Yes, agreed. I am of the same opinion. At least 8 legs. But course width takes away from local (spectator fleet) viewing, and also in AKL the size of the harbour. I agree it would be good, but I can at least see why that doesn't happen. In the old days in Freemantle and SD, there was no course boundary. They would sail out to wherever and back if they wanted. Imagine that now - 45 knots - coming thru.

They could start them out at Great Barrier and have them zig zagging past the Islands finishing as close to the viaduct as possible...

I know you're kidding, but could you imagine them in 2m swells. Cape Colville is as rough as it gets in the area. Would be utter carnage.

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:32 pm

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:17 pm

Snooze wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:09 pm

Yes, agreed. I am of the same opinion. At least 8 legs. But course width takes away from local (spectator fleet) viewing, and also in AKL the size of the harbour. I agree it would be good, but I can at least see why that doesn't happen. In the old days in Freemantle and SD, there was no course boundary. They would sail out to wherever and back if they wanted. Imagine that now - 45 knots - coming thru.

They could start them out at Great Barrier and have them zig zagging past the Islands finishing as close to the viaduct as possible...

I know you're kidding, but could you imagine them in 2m swells. Cape Colville is as rough as it gets in the area. Would be utter carnage.

Trapper wrote: Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:18 am That was pretty convincing in the end. Te Rehutai and crew were just to slick for Jimmy and the boys. That was fun, the last couple of days I was on the edge of my seat, really exciting I thought. Congrats to both teams on putting on a show!

Ymx wrote: Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:37 am How am I supposed to go back to sleep now ffs !!!

Enjoyable watching it with you guys.

Enzedder wrote: Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:06 pm So, 37th America's Cup planning underway

Challenger of Record - Ineos Team UK

Same boats with tightened up rules

Tighter eligibility rules

NZ Govt on board provided the defence is in NZ

Ymx wrote: Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:06 pmHow much is the govt throwing in?

I read a poultry $5m which is crazy small even with NZ population size.