rhys 0 #26 February 6, 2010 QuoteI'm conflicted as to whether the Cup should remain as the classic mono-hull or whether it's true advancement of the sport to keep the option open. Dennis Conner wasn't so sure of that either in the past!!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #27 February 7, 2010 How do the sailors control the sails? Automatically? My Dad brought up a good point, as we have both sailed catamarans, that it is quite a challenge consistently flying the hull a small amount. I would imagine with sails that move slowly such as these massive boats, that it would be very hard to make the small adjustments that need to be made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #28 February 7, 2010 I have no clue how fast they can move them, but for sure both big beauties can fly a hull (or 2 for the BOR) and both sailing teams do know how to adjust them. Even if they are both still very experimental. Alinghi got to fly a hull on the 1st test run they did, and even got a flyby by our Porter (1'40'' on the video) www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPef0qbNFWM in 20 hours time we will hopefully get to see the sexiest racescissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #29 February 7, 2010 I'd like to see ALL power used during the race, for any purpose (whether electronics, hydraulics, moving ballast, whatever) come either from humans or be extracted from the wind and waves during the race. That would develop some neat technology.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #30 February 8, 2010 that would be interesting indeed, you should make suggestions for AC34 Originally the BOR had no engines, wonder how tired the were when they first raised the sails scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #31 February 8, 2010 no race today , not enough wind scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #32 February 9, 2010 Next shot is wednesday, correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #33 February 9, 2010 Quote Next shot is wednesday, correct? yes correct. Looking forward to it scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #34 February 10, 2010 race 1 postponed for the moment.. too much wind and too big waves... Would have definitely been better in Ras-al-Khaima...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #35 February 10, 2010 Until when? I have seen both 11 and 11:50.... It is going to be a late night for me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #36 February 10, 2010 nothing happening in the next 3 hours (racewise) Quote10.02.2010 (10.02.2010 @ 09:46) 3 hours must be allowed between the lowering of the AP, ?postponed? flag ashore and the warning signal to commence the race 10.02.2010 (10.02.2010 @ 10:06) Race Committee boat is out on the water to check wind and waves conditions on the race area 10.02.2010 (10.02.2010 @ 10:24) AP Flag is still up ashore scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #37 February 10, 2010 Looks like no racing today. They will try friday, planned start of 10:00. Time for me to go to bed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #38 February 10, 2010 time for me to go back to work then scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #39 February 12, 2010 wake up !! Quote09:21 It looks promising this morning. Race committee are looking to make the most of a 'window of opportunity' and are heading to a start point 30nm to the north of Valencia, 8nm off the coast at Burriana, just to the south of Castellon. Alinghi 5 and BMW... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #40 February 12, 2010 Excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #41 February 12, 2010 Quote 12.02.2010 (12.02.2010 @ 10:20) Port America's Cup is empty. All Race Operation, Media, Hospitality boats left for the race area that means maybe in a couple of hours we will have a start scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #42 February 12, 2010 looking good Quote 12.02.2010 (12.02.2010 @ 10:44) So wind is reported to be at about 170° blowing around 10 knots at top mark rising to around 12 knots at times. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #43 February 12, 2010 What range of wind speed is best for these boats? It will be lame if they don't get to really haul ass. What is the minimum for flying a hull on both boats? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #44 February 12, 2010 5-15 kts is best Alinghi flies a hull under 4ktsscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #45 February 12, 2010 Quote12.02.2010 (12.02.2010 @ 12:14) Committee Boat : 190° 6 knots | Top Mark : 200° 6 knots It's looking yup, looking good, plus that would be more of a Alinghi wind. The BOR seem to be happier with stronger wind.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #46 February 12, 2010 The online video is up, good to see the boats out there. Not sure how much longer I can stay up, but would love to see the start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #47 February 12, 2010 the race is confirmed, start should be in 10minutes Quote 12.02.2010 (12.02.2010 @ 13:56) BOR will enter starboard (yellow) and Alinghi 5 port (blue)12.02.2010 (12.02.2010 @ 13:50) Start is expected to happen at 14h10. Stay tune scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #48 February 12, 2010 fuck me that's sexy scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #49 February 12, 2010 They are holding for a sec. Hey i JUST heard they are lowering the AP flag at 14:24. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #50 February 12, 2010 AP flag down start in 10'scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
