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Phil eltringham
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Topic: AC34 Protocol released today Posted: 31 Aug 10 at 11:28am |
I wonder what it will say, or more specifically how it will dress up Oracle doing what EVERY defender in AC history has done, and stack the deck in their favour. That said, its part of what makes winning the cup all the more special, winning a game against a stacked pack.
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 10 at 11:59am |
Not sure the Australians did, which probably explains why they are the only country not to have managed a successful defence... |
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Laser 173312
Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Sep 10 at 1:30pm |
The Hula concept on TNZs 2003 defenders wasn't exactly stacking the deck in their favour either. There is a press conference on 13th September to anounce the details. Live from Valencia @ 13:00 CET on the web.
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tgruitt
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 10 at 7:36pm |
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Needs to sail more...
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Merlinboy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 10 at 7:58pm |
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MattK
Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 221 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 10 at 8:14pm |
Boats that will allow sailing technology to be pushed resulting in speed, rather than immense forestay load and creaking boats
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sailorboy93
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 10 at 8:43pm |
i suppose we shouldnt be suprised that oracle wants to use the design advantage they now have. it is gonna ruin the racing tho
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craiggo
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 10 at 9:55pm |
It doesnt matter what they sail it in it will always be boring.
The whole point is that the AC is a technical battle. Its only the recent ACs that have turned it into proper match racing. I say go for it. |
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ASok
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 10 at 9:28am |
Looking forward to some amazing technical designs and stunning boats. Expecting an absolute snore-fest in terms of racing.
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Laser 173312
Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 10 at 9:41am |
Very different reactions from ETNZ & Origin. Dalton says they're going for it. Simmer & Mills are thinking about it. I have a feeling Mills will pull the plug.
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