Americas Cup
Sep 12, 2013 18:51:35 #
TonyP wrote:
Going to be a restless sleep tonight for 100's of ... (show quote)
Thanks for the history. That is interesting. :thumbup:
Sep 12, 2013 19:39:37 #
TrainNut wrote:
Thanks for the history. That is interesting. :thumbup:
2 good decisions and a bad decision today from Oracle, in my opinion.
Good keeping Spitall, good bringing in Ainslie, but why get rid of John Kostecki? Rumours everywhere
of course, but no one really knows other than the Oracle team.
Another great day on the water for Team New Zealand with another 2 big wins, but it isnt all over, even yet.
Ah, how I wish I were in San Francisco, Yachting, Summer, Flower Power and all that :)
Sep 17, 2013 03:07:34 #
Another day on the water tomorrow morning (NZ time).
I was so stressed after Oracles win a couple of days ago, I went out and pranged the car! (Just kidding.)
I did have an accident, no one hurt thank goodness, but hopefully It wasn't because I was over stressed from the AC!
We now have two almost identical boats - performance wise.
One crew, Oracle, made up of the best match racing sailors, from around the World, money can buy.
Another crew, all NZers except one brilliant Ozzie.
Can NZ win just 2 more races?
Oracle USA works better in strong winds.
Aotearoa (the boat) likes lighter, around 20 knot winds, but the crew are used to dealing with even up to 30 knots (NZ, Auckland harbour conditions).
The forecast for SFO Bay is usually 16knots during the month of September.
Tomorrow again the local forecast is for 23, gusting 28 knots.
Will there be racing tomorrow?
Just about the whole country will be having trouble sleeping tonight.
People are taking sick leave so they can stay glued to the TV.
If I wasn't 'retired', I'd be sick tomorrow.
A running out of cars so hopefully, someone will win easily tomorrow :thumbup:
Anyone want a bet on the outcome?
I need money to buy a new car ;)
I was so stressed after Oracles win a couple of days ago, I went out and pranged the car! (Just kidding.)
I did have an accident, no one hurt thank goodness, but hopefully It wasn't because I was over stressed from the AC!
We now have two almost identical boats - performance wise.
One crew, Oracle, made up of the best match racing sailors, from around the World, money can buy.
Another crew, all NZers except one brilliant Ozzie.
Can NZ win just 2 more races?
Oracle USA works better in strong winds.
Aotearoa (the boat) likes lighter, around 20 knot winds, but the crew are used to dealing with even up to 30 knots (NZ, Auckland harbour conditions).
The forecast for SFO Bay is usually 16knots during the month of September.
Tomorrow again the local forecast is for 23, gusting 28 knots.
Will there be racing tomorrow?
Just about the whole country will be having trouble sleeping tonight.
People are taking sick leave so they can stay glued to the TV.
If I wasn't 'retired', I'd be sick tomorrow.
A running out of cars so hopefully, someone will win easily tomorrow :thumbup:
Anyone want a bet on the outcome?
I need money to buy a new car ;)
Sep 22, 2013 15:23:14 #
Will today see The Americas Cup become The Aotearoa Cup?
After 16 days of racing.
Racing called off because the winds were too strong, then were too light.
Race cancelled because it was taking too long to finish.
Today has to the the decider.
Or can Oracle pull off yet another win?
Or will a whale put a stop to racing today!
Not exaggerating to say that nearly the whole country are behind Team New Zealand and will be holding their breath.
Radio, TV, Businesses, Schools. Everyone is talking about just one thing.
Manufacturers have run out of NZ and TNZ flags, and red socks!
Go you good thing! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
After 16 days of racing.
Racing called off because the winds were too strong, then were too light.
Race cancelled because it was taking too long to finish.
Today has to the the decider.
Or can Oracle pull off yet another win?
Or will a whale put a stop to racing today!
Not exaggerating to say that nearly the whole country are behind Team New Zealand and will be holding their breath.
Radio, TV, Businesses, Schools. Everyone is talking about just one thing.
Manufacturers have run out of NZ and TNZ flags, and red socks!
Go you good thing! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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