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Lukepiewalker
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Topic: Race 1Posted: 23 Jun 07 at 4:17pm |
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Listened to it on the online radio.
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Laser 173312
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Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 10:41am |
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Seems that SUI 100 is slighly faster than NZL 92, but ETNZ are sailing the boat better. It was noticable that the swiss spinnaker colapsed more on the gybes. I had hoped for a close match and I think we've got one. The atmosphere in Valencia was brilliant.
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Lukepiewalker
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Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 5:29pm |
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My lack of pictures means I don't know such minutiae.... race three close at the mo.
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Laser 173312
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Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 6:05pm |
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What a finish for New Zealand. Why on earth did Brad allow a 1300m seperation to develop? Picture is of the back up boat going out on Sunday |
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rexw
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Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 9:38pm |
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I watched the race highlights this morning , Russel Coutts was on with the Commentory team and he couldn't believe that Alinghi didn't Gybe ,what a race .It has been interesting hearing how he see's it ,I think Alinghi are missing him
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Laser 173312
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Posted: 27 Jun 07 at 4:20pm |
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So 2 all, Brad kept a lot closer tabs on Dean today. This may go all the way. That means there must be a race on Sunday.
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rexw
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Posted: 27 Jun 07 at 8:55pm |
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This protest will be interesting , a safety issue, will it cost Alinghi a race? My cousin lost a regatta because he didn't have a radio on board after winning it . I guess rules are rules . |
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NickA
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Posted: 28 Jun 07 at 2:42am |
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Rules are also stupid. It's not like the mainsail droppability affects the boat speed and it's a sailing race not a health and safety competition. |
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rexw
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Posted: 28 Jun 07 at 8:31am |
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I suppose if there was a major problem ,and the sail had to come down quickly not being able to drop it could be dangerous
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Laser 173312
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Posted: 28 Jun 07 at 11:28am |
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It wouldn't be the America's Cup with out a protest!
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