New ACC class - AC33 only
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Category: Keelboat classes
Forum Name: America's Cup
Forum Discription: Your thoughts on challenges to win the 'Auld Mug'
URL: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6431
Printed Date: 10 May 25 at 3:27pm
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Topic: New ACC class - AC33 only
Posted By: Phil eltringham
Subject: New ACC class - AC33 only
Date Posted: 10 Feb 10 at 12:10pm
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Larry and Ernie have utterly distroyed the Americas Cup, we need to get these races finished with so it can be rebuilt. The question is, given that the boats they have built are too fragile and specific to actually ever race what should be used instead? Best ideas for single handers or double handers (guess we could let them bring a minion each), that can be sailed in any conditions and be so far removed from what they have been trying to do that it ideally should humiliate them, like they have done to the world of sailing. Single handers: Oppy Double Handers Wayfarer any other ideas? ------------- FLAT IS FAST! Shifts Happen |
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Posted By: Contender443
Date Posted: 10 Feb 10 at 1:20pm
| Skipper 12 or 14 |
Posted By: ham4sand
Date Posted: 10 Feb 10 at 9:07pm
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49ers
.just to watch what happens ------------- John Hamilton cherub 2645 - cheese before bedtime cherub 3209 - anatidaephobia laser 176847 - kiss this [FORSALE] |
Posted By: Late starter
Date Posted: 10 Feb 10 at 10:46pm
| Laser 4.7's |
Posted By: Scooby_simon
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 12:00am
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VX40's ------------- Wanna learn to Ski - PM me.. |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 9:41am
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Access dinghies. ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: Rockhopper
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 9:59am
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perhaps they should use the blow up boats kids use on the beach.That would just about sum them all up what a waste of space the ac has become. ------------- Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo |
Posted By: Laser 173312
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 10:04am
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YW Dayboat as reviewed in this month Y&Y.
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Posted By: JMC_DK
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 10:11am
| I think I would pick a non-racing machine keel boat that would reward the best sailors, something like an Atlantic. Anyone ever hear of, let alone race in, an Atlantic? |
Posted By: MerlinMags
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 10:52am
| BOSUNS!!!!! |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 11:28am
You go too far... ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: Flick-Flock
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 1:18pm
Or maybe a tinker traveller. I'd like to see how much money they could pour into pimping a tinker traveller. ------------- Swimming after Laser 5000 5069 |
Posted By: Phil eltringham
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 3:20pm
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It has to be a boat that is NOT COOL in any way shape or form, we do not want to ruin the reputation of any boat that has one, by associating it with this farce. Much as I would love to see a couple of old blokes helming 49ers on a 20mile W/L course, it would ruin the class permanantly. That said, anyone got a couple of Albacores knocking about? ------------- FLAT IS FAST! Shifts Happen |
Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 3:34pm
After all the Applecores are probably faster than the silly trimaran and catamaran... |
Posted By: Laser 173312
Date Posted: 11 Feb 10 at 8:36pm
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certainly more seaworthy!! ------------- |
Posted By: Mark Jardine
Date Posted: 12 Feb 10 at 7:29am
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Posted By: Rockhopper
Date Posted: 12 Feb 10 at 8:20am
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Thats it mike has found the perfect boat for them you dont even have to rename it ------------- Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo |