Anyone in the know how far into bathers beach are they running? I'd presume it'll be the start/finish zone, and won't be right in? No room in there for manoeuvres on a GP 50 at 30/40knots plus, let alone a number of them.

Thanks for that. I'd imagine they're going to make it as hard as possible to watch live if you've not paid for tickets. I'll probably be watching it on tv unless some miracle happens.
Just wanted to know how crazy its going to get.

GBR screaming around off Bathers this arvo during practice.

The cost of a meeting with the doctor in Freo.

Brent in Qld said..
The cost of a meeting with the doctor in Freo.

Believe so, Chris Draper.

Racing scheduled between 1.00 and 2.30pm? I know the Ledge to Lancelin tried to start early, but that was to keep it safe picking up stragglers in daylight. Spent hours baking in the sun waiting for the breeze to kick in.

Or maybe they don't want the solid 23knot repair bills? The practice session on Tuesday was next level above 15-20. They'll go plenty fast in 15-20 if they rig the right wing. Today's forecast is about the same. It's now 1.30, It's currently 10-15. The old question. what are they going to rig?

-DhMQ

The Kiwis looking good.

We had a watch on wed from North mole, quite a good viewing spot actually. But they've closed that now. I think you've gotta have paid to get close from here on in.

SBS is showing it live, good coverage of today's, shall watch again tomorrow, 1-230

Brilliant as ever to watch it in Freo yesterday, sensational viewing from the south side. Also had friends in the main grandstands on South Mole & they were equally stoked to see the boats come and go from the river plus had second to none views of the entire race course. The whole event is pretty amazing, Red Bull stunt planes, the various helicopters, chase boats... WOW!

Bloody big day out and backing it all up today. Enjoy day 2 breezers.

NZ penalised.......rightly so.

Cannot believe Burling thinks others should "make room" for him. What an ego.

Brent in Qld said..
That's a wrap, GBR win the event sailing brilliantly all day. AUS second and France 3rd. Amazing to see the F50s in 15-25knts. Great weekend.

Awesome! GBR are solid!
Amazing to see Glenn Ashby slot into high performance with a second place for the Roos.

cammd said..
NZ penalised.......rightly so.

Cannot believe Burling thinks others should "make room" for him. What an ego.

The fishing's good, and as a kiwi I'll bite

Absolutely no doubt about port starboard and getting a penalty.
His point is that the collision could have been avoided.

Having the transom taken off just behind you is dangerous and the Swiss should also have a small penalty for collision.
Remember Tom sailing onto a course marker to avoid a collision with another boat and for crew safety.

Stadium sailing in extremely fast boats in a small area there are always close calls but keep it safe.
Can't wait for Auckland, but for sailing you're in the gustiest part of the harbour to accommodate close grandstands