J-Class for the Americas Cup
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Topic: J-Class for the Americas Cup
Posted By: Contender443
Subject: J-Class for the Americas Cup
Date Posted: 09 Jul 10 at 9:09am
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As there is a growing fleet of J Class Yachts (see http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?sa=1&article=152707 - http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?sa=1&article=1527 07 ) and an established current builder should they race for the AC again. I think that would be a great sight. |
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Posted By: Mark Jardine
Date Posted: 09 Jul 10 at 12:40pm
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I love this idea - I think it's something the general non-sailing public would relate to as well. Chances of it happening though? |
Posted By: Roger
Date Posted: 09 Jul 10 at 12:56pm
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Lovely romantic idea, but the chances are probably zero. Anyway, although it costs stupid amounts of money I do think we need these events to push the boundaries of modern technology, design, materials etc..
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Posted By: SimonW
Date Posted: 09 Jul 10 at 1:11pm
Saw Velsheda on Southampton Water 10 days ago Simon ------------- Simon Wilkins Once upon a time a Soling and Lark sailor |
Posted By: Contender443
Date Posted: 09 Jul 10 at 1:21pm
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I know but we can dream |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: 09 Jul 10 at 1:28pm
Doesn't have to be for the Royal Yacht Squadron £100 Cup, Louis Vuitton I'm sure would love to sponsor a match racing event for the Js, and let's face it Js are a whole lot more classy than the rather vulgar America's Cup types, and who are going to buy more hand bags anyway? Site it off Porto Fino and you would have the perfect event. |