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Brent in Qld
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14 Apr 2024 10:47am
Starting to get real with Gen2 AC75s hitting the water this month.
Louis Vuitton Cup = 29 Aug - 5 Oct
Americas Cup = 12-25 Oct







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14 Apr 2024 4:17pm
Looking forward to see the racing!
It's just sad that it's not being raced in Auckland, the home of the America's Cup at the NZ Royal Yatch Squadron
Shifu
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14 Apr 2024 9:04pm
The American Magic boat doesn't seem as streamlined as the others...
Brent in Qld
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14 Apr 2024 7:40pm


The Brits arriving in style on the streets of Barcelona.
Brent in Qld
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14 Apr 2024 7:55pm
Shifu said..
The American Magic boat doesn't seem as streamlined as the others...


Don't be too concerned about the wrapping Shifu. Tom Slingsby is on the helm of the NYYC entry and he sails everything like he stole it.

plenty of other aussies in the mix too. Nathan Outterage is hooked up with TeamNZ and Jimmy Spithill is again on Luna Rossa. Good to see a strong presence even if Australia can't get a syndicate together. Just adds another layer of intrigue, NZ Vs AUS.
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15 Apr 2024 11:45am
Brent in Qld said..


The Brits arriving in style on the streets of Barcelona.


Brits just can't help themselves when abroad...




Brent in Qld
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15 Apr 2024 1:51pm
TeamNZ already doing 40knts upwind.

Shifu
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16 Apr 2024 8:37am
The Italian boat looks amazing.


decrepit
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16 Apr 2024 8:00am
Typical Italian work of art. Be interesting to see if their deign goes as well as it looks.
Brent in Qld
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16 Apr 2024 4:54pm


TeamNZ in Auckland, not a whitecap in sight.
Brent in Qld
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17 Apr 2024 12:10pm


Alinghi launch and reasonable look at hull+ foils+ deck forms
Shifu
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18 Apr 2024 3:07pm
Another great looking boat (though they look like spaceships and not boats). AC is the only sailing domain in which I find foils interesting (along with ocean racing).
Brent in Qld
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19 Apr 2024 6:03am


French entry Orient Express going into its new home at the port in Barcelona. All 5 challengers are in town setting up for first runs.
Brent in Qld
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19 Apr 2024 6:25am
Shifu said..
Another great looking boat (though they look like spaceships and not boats). AC is the only sailing domain in which I find foils interesting (along with ocean racing).


Same here, first time I saw the foiling cats in SF I was hooked.







Brent in Qld
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20 Apr 2024 8:58pm
British beast out from under the covers.




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21 Apr 2024 9:03am
Exciting times as all the boats are getting launched
On u tube Mozzy Sails has good commentary ??
Brent in Qld
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21 Apr 2024 9:24am
Sure is 515, there's good eyes on YouTube looking over the footage for the innovation and differences between the boats.
The new twin skin main sheet control onboard TeamNZ is next level.




decrepit
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21 Apr 2024 10:06am
twin skin main, wow be interesting to see how that plays out.
Does that tighten the windward side and loosen the leeward?
Outhaul adjust?
Brent in Qld
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21 Apr 2024 5:32pm
decrepit said..
twin skin main, wow be interesting to see how that plays out.
Does that tighten the windward side and loosen the leeward?
Outhaul adjust?



I seem to remember there are also bladders in the sails somewhere, were originally aiming to stop complete rollover I think.

The gossip is yes, different tensions port and stbd. The battens can also be dialed up to induce shape, think this acan be done on the fly. Lots to do when going flat out...

NYYC tested a boomless system last year on their old boat. Serious loads! Others used a boom below the deck allowing end plate for the main and most jibs sit flush also.



decrepit
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21 Apr 2024 6:01pm
well gone are the days of canvas and hemp

I wonder what the first Americas cup crews would make of these boats
Brent in Qld
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22 Apr 2024 8:41am
I reckon like many things in the 21st century when viewed from a 19th century perspective, it would first appear as if it was mostly magic. The old school crews were on the yachts to race and once getting over initial shock, I doubt they'd be nostalgic. They might simply be in awe of what is being achieved with a racing yacht, much like many of us lay-sailors today really.
Brent in Qld
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22 Apr 2024 7:22pm
Luna Rossa dialling it up in Sardinia




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23 Apr 2024 3:09pm
Luna Rossa Paint job looks awesome ??
Before the last cup I got to see them close up training in 25 knots when I was out sailing on my mates cat. To see these boats up close is amazing

Here's the link for Sail World update

www.sail-world.com/news/273837/Cup-Spy-Apr-22-Kiwis-stress-test-in-30kts
Brent in Qld
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25 Apr 2024 7:37pm
Great photo


Brent in Qld
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26 Apr 2024 7:18am
NYYC out of the shed.



Brent in Qld
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2 May 2024 9:26am


The Brits up and running on day 1
Brent in Qld
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4 May 2024 6:44pm
Luna Rossa foils, nice.





Brent in Qld
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5 May 2024 8:05am
www.americascup.com/news/3031_LUNA-ROSSA-REVEALS-NEW-TECH-AS-BRITISH-AND-SWISS-TRAIN-IN-STUNNING-BARCELONA

A good Sunday morning read about the state of play as the yachts go through commissioning. Bit of video too.
Shifu
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5 May 2024 8:00pm
Luna Rossa looks very impressive.
Brent in Qld
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8 May 2024 8:15am
USA USA USA




Shifu
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8 May 2024 6:55pm
How much of final succes will be down to hull aerodynamics, I wonder.
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