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Steve411 
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 Topic: Star Sailors LeaguePosted: 07 Dec 17 at 9:49am |
That wouldn't be difficult to be honest. |
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rich96
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 12:11pm |
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Yes
The Rio coverage was cr.p Some of potentially the best Olympic sailing ever (out in the waves) was not even filmed London much better |
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elzorillo
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 4:12pm |
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Star sailors league racing was excellent.. how is it financed??
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Old Timer
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 8:50pm |
I have no idea, some rich bloke putting in I’d guess. There is no obvious sponsor branding.
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423zero
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 8:57pm |
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I too have searched for financial backers.
Wikipedia states Star Sailors League set up to protect the interests of professional sailors, where they are based and who were instigators.
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 9:43pm |
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http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2017/10/23/prestige-prize-money-nassau/
Scroll right down to the bottom and you'll see their grand slam aims. The tie up between star class pros and the Americas cup plus a probably a wealthier than average demographic amoungst the class' ameature sailors probably helped them find a backer. And... it's pretty good to watch. Hats off. Edited by mozzy - 07 Dec 17 at 9:45pm |
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Steve411
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 9:46pm |
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That port tack flyer by Torben Grael in race 8.
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423zero
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Posted: 07 Dec 17 at 9:52pm |
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They seem very lively in waves, well not waves, rollers, for such a long boat.
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jaydub
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Posted: 08 Dec 17 at 8:42am |
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I always thought they were an anachronism in the Olympics and never understood why they lasted so long.
Having watched this racing, I have to admit I was totally wrong. Close boat on boat action throughout with many of the top sailors in the world present. It still amazes me even at this level the really top sailors can still manage to pull through the fleet after a bad first beat.
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rich96
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Posted: 08 Dec 17 at 8:48am |
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They would grace the Olympics
Far more interesting to watch racing (albeit for sailors) than 49ers, Nacras etc. And way way way better to watch than windsurfers |
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