Amazing Americas cup race

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Jun 26th, '07, 11:57

What a great race! I wont spoil it for anyone, but I highly recomend watching the replay at 6 EST on VS this afternoon. Sailing at its best!

John Vigor · Post by **John Vigor** » Jun 26th, '07, 14:54

I totally agree, Rick. It was an incredible race, probably the most exciting since America's Cup racing began. Nobody interested in sailing should miss this one. If you can't watch the 6 p.m. replay, make sure to tape it for later viewing, even if you know the result by then. I sure hope Zeida was watching.

Cheers,

John V.

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Jun 26th, '07, 19:15

John V,

What a race that was. Tit for tat during the entire race. I won't say any more and spoil it for others. Let's just say, "The Butler Did It."

I did learn what a knife tack is.

Thanks for the heads up.
O J

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Jun 26th, '07, 19:39

I dont know what is more interesting that there is such a thing as a knife tack or that they practice it and have spares onboard just in case.

They think of everything...well almost lol

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Jun 26th, '07, 19:51

Hi Rick,

I don't know what I was thinking. I forgot to thank you for the heads up, also.

So thanks,
O J

Zeida · Post by **Zeida** » Jun 26th, '07, 20:24

OF COURSE I WAS WATCHING! AND HAVING HEART ATTACKS... GO KIWIS! How sweet it is!

Paul McCary · Post by **Paul McCary** » Jun 26th, '07, 20:48

Even though I have done only a small amount of racing myself, that was clearly an amazing display. Makes me wonder about skipping a morning of work tomorrow to watch the next one!

Warren Kaplan · Post by **Warren Kaplan** » Jun 26th, '07, 21:12

Makes me feel a little better when my sail handling ain't what it oughta' be....after watching probably the best well oiled crew in sailing suffer the same tale of woe

Great race!!

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Jun 26th, '07, 21:23

No problem OJ 10 hours and change till the next one!

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Jun 26th, '07, 21:26

oops 1 day and 10 hours ....darn

Tony Batchelor · Post by **Tony Batchelor** » Jun 26th, '07, 23:04

Start booking your flights or planning your voyage to kiwi land,
it would be good to see more more CD's here.

Tony B
Wisp, in Wellington.NZ

Warren Kaplan · Post by **Warren Kaplan** » Jun 30th, '07, 09:49

I just finished watching the 6th race. What racing. I won't tell you who won but if you can get a chance to watch it, do so!!

Bill Cochrane · Post by **Bill Cochrane** » Jun 30th, '07, 17:10

This has got to be one of the closest series in recent times, if not ever. Teams and boats are very evenly matched, and some great racing!

Didereaux · Post by **Didereaux** » Jul 1st, '07, 03:02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCuP-XHefTo

At 47 knots, I do believe tis sailboat would win the cup!!!

As some young of the past might exclaim 'Unfreaking real!" Average of the guys running back and forth from sponson to sponson: age twenty-something, IQ in the single digits.

;)

..and ain't this the best Cup in decades!

Warren Kaplan · Post by **Warren Kaplan** » Jul 1st, '07, 06:35

The only thing missing is permission from the "tower" to take off!!

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