This from famed photographer Daniel Forster, following his attendance at the 33rd America’s Cup:Some musings, or müeslings as the Swiss would say, from a photographer.I could send you some helicopter pictures from the second race where I froze my assets off, but instead will send you the following thousand words:In the spirit of Jon Stewart, here is some fake news: The 2010 DoG match was the first America’s Cup race started by the radio message: “Gentlemen start your enginesâ€?.Fact: Russell Coutts never said:“Show me another letter from somebody giving us suggestions what boats to use and how to change the event and I will pukeâ€?.When will people realize that the America’s Cup is NOT about sailing?• Do you want exposure? Run the races during the Super Bowl halftime show!• Do you want to experience sailing? Go to the Olympic Rolex Regatta, Key West Race Week, or the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.• Do you want to spend sponsors money and get exposure around the world? Join the Volvo Ocean Race or the future 60 foot catamaran round the world race.Speaking about Russell Coutts: There is no truth to the rumor that he got fired by Ernesto because he could not prove that Lake Geneva is on an arm of the sea and that he is having nightmares now because he has to prove that San Francisco Bay is on an arm of the sea. Speaking about Tom Ehman:There is no truth to the following claim that, after copying and pasting the 1988 NZ challenge papers, Tom Ehman is now copying and pasting the Ten Commandments to create a new Deed of Gift. Now to the movie:Mutiny on the Med. With Johnny Depp playing Tom Ehman and “Silence of the Lambsâ€? actor Anthony Hopkins playing Vice-Commodore Fred Meyer. You might have noticed that there are no women characters in this movie, it would need a Mata Hari to make it a blockbuster, or: Kimberly Skeen-Jones where are you?In the meantime, here in Rhode Island we take the predictions one step at a time, San Diego today, Newport tomorrow. Final thought: What will Russell Coutts do for his retirement? Go back to New Zealand and engineer wings for the flightless Kiwi. PS…Message for Larry Ellison: There is no more room on Mount Rushmore and it is not for sale.. Daniel Forster Photography, 57 High Street, Jamestown, RI 02835 USA Direct Link
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the America’s Cup is NOT about sailing @ Scuttleblog
Valencia, Spain – (2010-02-08) Alinghi 5, the 33rd America’s Cup defending yacht, left the Alinghi base this morning for Race 1 of the 33rd America’s Cup amid a cacophony of Swiss bells and cheers from Alinghi fans, friends and families. This moment has been long awaited. ”We have been looking forward to this moment for a long time,” said Ernesto Bertarelli, Alinghi team president and principal helmsman. ”It is good to be going racing at last. The designers have done an amazing job in creating this boat for us and the shore team have done a phenomenal job in building it. It’s time to go racing.” Race 1 of the America’s Cup is a 40 nautical mile windward/leeward course (20nm upwind and 20nm down) and is due to start at 10:06 this morning, weather permitting. Defender vs. Challenger Alinghi 5, Soci?t? Nautique de Gen?ve (SUI) vs. BMW Oracle Racing, Golden Gate Yacht Club (USA) Alinghi, the Defender of the America’s Cup, has the blue flag, which means port entry in to the … continua … Direct Link
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The 33rd America’s Cup starts at last @ Vela for Fun
America’s Cup – Alinghi 5 practicing ahead of Monday’s Race 1 Winter Sunshine in Valencia and the the Swiss syndicate’s Alinghi 5 multihull on the water. Here are some of the latest images. Direct Link
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Alinghi 5 practising pics @ Sailtube
BMW ORACLE Racing has you covered – follow all of the action online with “Race Day�.Valencia (February 4, 2010) – BMW ORACLE Racing will produce unprecedented online coverage of its challenge for the 33rd America’s Cup, beginning with a team press conference on Friday February 5.The team’s “Race Day� coverage, on http://www.bmworacleracing.com/, will feature hours of live, original programming each race day, including the official live feed of the racing from the Host Broadcaster.The first live streaming event on the website is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) at 19:30 CET (13:30 EST, 10:30 PST) when team founder Larry Ellison (USA), CEO Russell Coutts (NZL) and skipper James Spithill (AUS), meet the media at the BMW ORACLE Racing team base in Valencia, Spain.“Race Day� programming kicks off on Monday, February 8, the first scheduled race day of the Match.“Race Day� consists of several blocks of live programming, bringing an unprecedented, live, behind-the-scenes look at the team to sailing fans worldwide: The Dock-Out Show – watch the team prepare for battle as they leave for the race course.The Morning Show – an insider’s look at the history of the America’s Cup, the 33rd edition of the oldest trophy in sports, and BMW ORACLE Racing, live from the Oracle Cinema at the Team Base.The Pre-Race Show – news and analysis ahead of the racing.The 33rd America’s Cup Match – we will then carry the official live feed from the Host Broadcaster, bringing you all of the action from the race course. Racing is scheduled to start with a 10:00 warning signal ahead of the 10:06 start gun.The Post-Race Show – analysis of what happened on the race course, featuring expert commentary.The Dock-In Show – cheer on the American challenger as the team returns to shore following the race. Be sure to check http://www.bmworacleracing.com/ for air times.“We’re excited to be able to share our America’s Cup experience with our supporters, and we’re glad so many people will be able to be a part of what is sure to be an incredible Match,� said Russell Coutts, CEO of the team.“The America’s Cup has always been about the latest in technology, both on and off the water. Today it is easier than ever for us to bring the story of our team directly to our fans, and with “Race Day� that is exactly what we are doing.�BMW ORACLE Racing and its 90-foot trimaran, USA, featuring a towering 68-meter (223 feet) wing sail, will meet the Swiss defender, Alinghi 5, a catamaran, in a first-to-win-two-race Match.In addition to the main team website, friends of the team can follow our blog at http://bmworacleracingblog.blogspot.com/, our YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/bmworacleracingteam, or on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/bmworacle2010.We will also have team coverage right here on sailkarma.comhttp://www.sailkarma.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss Direct Link
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BMW ORACLE Racing has you covered… RACE DAY @ Sail Karma
??The latest flurry of legal documents and public statements from Larry Ellison?s Golden Gate Yacht Club further demonstrates his overriding ambition of winning the America?s Cup without racing for it on the water. Not only is BMW Oracle pursuing its ninth attempt to disqualify the Swiss Defender through a New York court with a skewed interpretation of the Deed of Gift, but they have also intensified their legal campaign on another front… Direct Link
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For the Record: Fred Meyer @ Team Alinghi
