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http://deadspin.com/whats-the-deal-with-the-americas-cup-an-explainer-1385877597
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crazy how these catamarans cost over 100 million and go almost 60mph with out engines
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I live by the ocean and when ever I see a sail boat go by I wish I knew how to sail. Some of these sail boats go from NJ to Bermuda without any gas. It really blows my mind that it's 2013 and a sail boat is still great method of getting to where you want to go by boat. You have to see these boats with kitchens, bathrooms with showers, and great sleeping quarters.
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Found myself watching this all week. Don't know amything about boats except what I learned on Gillian's island.
Those boats are crazy fast. Eat it NZ! America fuck yeah!
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:(
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USA beat the the piss out of the rest for the win.
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They were down 8 to 1 and got some very lucky calls go their way
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Sport of the illuminati.
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I'm on a boat!
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They were down 8 to 1 and got some very lucky calls go their way
Nothing lucky. They used their default boat and lost 8 to the kiwis then the USA with nothing to lose switched boats using a prototype they had. They figured either they'll lose one more or this boat will give them the advantage. All of a sudden with the new boat they are going 10 knots faster and kicking the shit out of the kiwis. Their new boat must be using some sort of new composite to make it lighter because they were above water almost every race after and just flying.
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wow, that is some good shit right there...that thing is literally flying over the waves.......Larry Ellison, the Oracle Founder, Multi billionaire, net worth estimated at $46 Billion must be happy his team always win year after year, almost
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blowboats, serious bidness.
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Amazing
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blowboats, serious bidness.
Yep, I believe a few yrs back BMW had designed/made a America's Cup entry.
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X2
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Sport of the illuminati.
Bullshit. The illuminati race on secret oceans that only they know about.
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Bullshit. The illuminati race on secret oceans that only they know about.
OK, the Illuminati wannabees
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USA beat the the piss out of the rest for the win.
Team U.S.A. ;D ;D ;D, but NOT national team of the USA ;)
4 Aussies,British Olympic champion,Kiwi designer,.........
Who would support sport of megarich boat owners ???
Should be call 100 Millions Dollars Cup.
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Team U.S.A. ;D ;D ;D, but NOT national team of the USA ;)
4 Aussies,British Olympic champion,Kiwi designer,.........
Who would support sport of megarich boat owners ???
Should be call 100 Millions Dollars Cup.
Damn we can't win a damn thing without help.
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USA is a melting pot since the get go
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Win down to this guy...
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00791/ben_ainslie4_791788c.jpg)
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..gives a shit.
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Team USA!!
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I love sailboats... monohulls, and especially multi-hulls..
10 year goal is to have a 45ft cat in a slip in Tortola. :)... but i'd settle for a 33ft monohull in a slip in san diego :)
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Damn we can't win a damn thing without help.
Actually 5 Australians :D
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this seems more like a battle of technology that actual sailing skills. Everyone should have the same boat thus making it a battle of skill and not of ultra light composite material
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this seems more like a battle of technology that actual sailing skills. Everyone should have the same boat thus making it a battle of skill and not of ultra light composite material
Same can be said of auto racing and even golf these days
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this seems more like a battle of technology that actual sailing skills. Everyone should have the same boat thus making it a battle of skill and not of ultra light composite material
There are a lot of high level sailing races the AC is just the only one that receives any coverage for the masses.The teams are fairly evenly matched in general. For the most part it comes down to the start and on course tactics, who makes the most mistakes. The boats themselves, with few exceptions over the years have also been evenly matched. There is only so much a naval architect can do in regards to aerodynamics and fluid dynamics given the parameters set forth before any boats are built. There are high level races where each team competes using identical boats. Unless one is really into sailboat racing they would probably be akin to watching railroad tracks rust. IMNSHO The most badass of all sailboat races is the singlehanded around the world races, The Vendee Globe is a non stop, no assistance race around the world no crew, just one person.
the Velux 5 oceans race has stops in ports where repairs can be made again, no crew, just one person doing everything and trying to catch some sleep occasionally throughout each day.
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Great footage of the race in this 3 minute video.
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I used to work on America cup sails. My father was in tryouts for 84 Olympic sailing. Shits in my blood and I hate the water go figure.
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-Biggest minus is ( ;D) no all "original" Hebrew boat (?) what could be reason
for non participation :P
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These things are flying!
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These things are flying!
X2 ;D
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Hamilton Island Yacht Club will be challenging 2016 America Cup
Aussie billionare Bob Oatley is ready to spend $ tens of millions for it.
Challenge is accepted ;D
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Hamilton Island Yacht Club will be challenging 2016 America Cup
Aussie billionare Bob Oatley is ready to spend $ tens of millions for it.
Challenge is accepted ;D
What a waste, can't they sponsor 10 pro BBers?
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What a waste, can't they sponsor 10 pro BBers?
You should see Bob's Wild Oats XI + A$ 30 mil's racing boat or € 75m Sardinian house.
He finances Olympic equestrian events, BB no chance from vino maker.
How many BB sponsors Arnold ?.
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You should see Bob's Wild Oats XI + A$ 30 mil's racing boat or € 75m Sardinian house.
He finances Olympic equestrian events, BB no chance from vino maker.
How many BB sponsors Arnold ?.
Beautiful yachts.. long time ago that I made a sailing trip, on a much smaller one, about 23 foot. The feeling of sliding through the water with 20 degrees (or more) is amazing!
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01793/wild_oats_1793548c.jpg)
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I hate Port-a-loo on sailing boats :P
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I hate Port-a-loo on sailing boats :P
In case you need to share it with other men, than I fully agree :-X
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In case you need to share it with other men, than I fully agree :-X
Unlucky lottery winner must empty damn thing :P
Good friend (now works 4 America Cup) told me story how strong
wind threw back "contents "on female navigator at the last Admirals Cup
race in Mediterranean ;D ;D ;D
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:D ;D
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Unlucky lottery winner must empty damn thing :P
Good friend (now works 4 America Cup) told me story how strong
wind threw back "contents "on female navigator at the last Admirals Cup
race in Mediterranean ;D ;D ;D
"When the shit hits the fan..." :-X ;D
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let s just hope you dont lose your sail or there s a a wind shortage...
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let s just hope you dont lose your sail or there s a a wind shortage...
Beans mixed with protein powders is the magic trick.
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let s just hope you dont lose your sail or there s a a wind shortage...
Big sailing boats have engines too ( ;)) don't tell anyone
just like all replicas (Bounty,James Cook Endeavour,etc)
+ all computerized technology :D
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