Off Topic: America's Cup

[PCA7GGR]

Watching the first race between Artemis and Luna Rossa. Speeds up to 40 knots (approx. 45mph) on their foils in winds of 8 - 9 mph. with San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Channel 1003 on AT&Ts Unverse in HD on a 65" screen - unFing believable!

[crikett]

For some related Porsche content: The last PCA-GGR Autocross was at our old Alameda site, which is now partially used by Artemis. Seemed like nice people and was hoping they would do well (although all told, after all they've been through, it seems like just getting back out there again was a success).

[Jack Stands]

Before discovering autos ports, I was an avid sailor and really enjoyed sailboat racing. Very difficult to watch (the casual spectator has no clue why the boats are tacking the way they are and the tactics involved), but a lot of fun to participate in.

The modern Cup challengers are impressive to watch, but I miss the grace of the old 12 meter yachts. Got a chance to ride in one, and they're the Porsches of the sailing world!

[74-911]

Originally Posted by Jack Stands

The modern Cup challengers are impressive to watch, but I miss the grace of the old 12 meter yachts. Got a chance to ride in one, and they're the Porsches of the sailing world!

Agree 100%. The 1986 cup off Fremantle AU was incredible to watch and is what got me hooked on sailing. The old 12M's were usually very evenly matched performance wise, it was all about the skill of the captain and crew and Dennis Conner was master of the realm at Fremantle..

[91133]

Speeds up to 40 knots (approx. 45mph) on their foils in winds of 8 - 9 mph.

They'll be working to beat Emirates' record of over 44 knots.

[dsfnctn]

Replay: LOUIS VUITTON CUP - SEMIFINAL - RACE 2 - YouTube

[Sunroof]

I went to Newport, Rhode Island last summer when the America's Cup boats were racing at ports around the world to showcase the catamarans. Newport was the American venue. They had a wing and hull on land to touch, inspect and get very close to. The hulls are all carbon and as light as a feather. The sail is one hell of massive airfoil also made of carbon fiber and mylar coated. The technology is incredible.

I personnally prefer the old days when the 12 meters were metal monohulls and the crew did not wear ninja turtle type armor with floatation suits. Then Ted Turner captaining his "Courageous" put on one hell of a race. Now, the racing circuit and strategy is different, dangers increased with the potential to be literally catapalted off the high side. A whole new ballgame in the America's Cup. I even have to wonder how many Americans are sailing on Oracle, the American entry.

Despite it all for the landbased observer it can be boring to watch thats why many will fork out hundreds to sit on a rocking boat near the racing circuit to try and get a better look.

Best to watch on the television. But the real fun is in the paddock and Pavillion areas where you can meet the crews, get close to the boats at dock, sit in front of a huge screen with your favorite brew and watch the race. If anyone is heading to Frisco to catch the races the Pavillion area is where its at.

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