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• Wow! That was close (NOT)
  • Smooth for the KIWI boat
    • It's amazing to me, how many of the elements of America's Cup racing are completely ABSENT from this series...
      • My father-in-law, who is not a sailor, was watching
        • sources of nonethanol gas
      • Yes, the sail handling in AC went downhill ever since they got rid of the clipper ships
        • I don't think Jon watched them or maybe he'd have noticed that the main element of Americas Cup racing IS missing
        • The wing twist is an active control
          • Cranking the winches.
            • There are lines there, not all of them are man(ual) super-duper Lewmar carbon fiber hydraulic pumps
        • Lots of very good points, as always...
          • I agree about the AC72 being overboard
            • That's another very good point...
          • IMHO, The best Americas Cup race was in the movie Wind
            • Yeah, I like that movie. Haul it out from time to time for a viewing..
          • The AC in Newport; what happened on the course was only part of the fun
      • There have been more lead changes in the first four races than in the last three contests combined. Yup, that is boring.
      • This article neatly describes the sail handling and crew coordination
      • IF New Zealand wins, will they return the AC to more conventional monohulls (or even cats)?
        • They may return to monohulls
        • I think the biggest change won't be the boats, but will be Nationality ...
          • Everyone has a 'down under' accent.
            • Most Americans don't sail, and have little connection to sailing...
      • I was against them but have changed my mind.