Race 1

   It seems no one broke any rules after all. Now back to the racing. Right hand advantage seems to be a key factor when the the conditions are stable

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rexw Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 07 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote rexw Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Race 1 Posted: 29 Jun 07 at 8:43am
	It seems no one broke any rules after all. Now back to the racing. Right hand advantage seems to be a key factor when the the conditions are stable
	Go TNZ

Laser 173312 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416	Post Options Post Reply Quote Laser 173312 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jun 07 at 11:28am
	It wouldn't be the America's Cup with out a protest! Edited by Laser 173312

rexw Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 07 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote rexw Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jun 07 at 8:31am
	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
	Go TNZ

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jun 07 at 2:42am
	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.
	Javelin 558 Contender 2574

rexw Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 07 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote rexw Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 07 at 8:55pm
	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 .
	Go TNZ

Laser 173312 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416	Post Options Post Reply Quote Laser 173312 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 07 at 4:20pm
	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.

rexw Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 07 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote rexw Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 9:38pm
	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
	Go TNZ

Laser 173312 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416	Post Options Post Reply Quote Laser 173312 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 6:05pm
	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

Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 5:29pm
	My lack of pictures means I don't know such minutiae.... race three close at the mo.

Laser 173312 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416	Post Options Post Reply Quote Laser 173312 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 07 at 10:41am
	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.