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Re: Off Topic - America's Cup Sailing - Foiled Monohulls

Postby Dave_5280 » Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:02 pm


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Re: Off Topic - America's Cup Sailing - Foiled Monohulls

Postby Pemba » Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:31 pm

That was really good to watch/Follow. I've felt that New Zealand had had a bit luck here and there but that last race was very well done. Amazing stuff.

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Re: Off Topic - America's Cup Sailing - Foiled Monohulls

Postby edt » Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:20 pm

new zealand had the fastest boat that's what it was. Also probably the best strategy but they kept winning in a straight line. Fun sailing to watch, plenty of close races this year and also drama.

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Re: Off Topic - America's Cup Sailing - Foiled Monohulls

Postby Pemba » Thu Mar 18, 2021 7:29 am

edt wrote:
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:20 pm
new zealand had the fastest boat that's what it was. Also probably the best strategy but they kept winning in a straight line. Fun sailing to watch, plenty of close races this year and also drama.
Agreed, when ahead they just extended their lead, when behind in dirty wind, they didn't fall any further behind. But they also seemed to be able to quite consistently pick the best wind/side. One on one and the starts, Spithill/Bruni were better I thought. Spectacular to watch, I really enjoyed it

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Re: Off Topic - America's Cup Sailing - Foiled Monohulls

Postby ScoopZ » Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:23 am

It took them 6 races to learn how to sail the boat and they never looked back, there were 2 or 3 unforced errors by Luna Rossa but I think at best we would still be looking at a 7-5 ETNZ defence. They sailed better and were just happy for level starts.

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Postby Dave_5280 » Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:53 am

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