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
Foto copyright M-BoatsFoto copyright M-BoatsFoto copyright M-BoatsFoto copyright M-BoatsFoto copyright M-BoatsFuente info M-Boats Acá van fotos del S40 #6 “Drumbeat�, que se va para Michigan USA, va a correr las regatas de los Grandes Lagos, como la Chicago- Mackinac Race.La tripulación esta formada por el Team Widquest, famoso 90’ de Reichel Pugh, todos tienen un nivel pro muy alto.El barco esta generando mucha expectativa en la zona de Michigan y Canadá, y lo están esperando ansiosamente. Esperamos cumplir con las expectativas que ellos tienen, y de ser asà tendremos la esperanza de una Clase S40 en esa zona.Su dueño, Ted Etheridge, es un entusiasta y además audaz por el hecho de haber confiado en este barco construido en un lugar donde no acostumbran comprar. Hasta ahora navegaba en Melges 32, y Farr 40, con el que gano la ultima Canada’s Cup, y el Team Windquest, que pertenece al mismo club, al enterarse de este proyecto, se ofreció para hacer la campaña 2010. Direct Link
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S40 #6 rumbo a USA @ Juanpa Cadario
The third post in this series is about the red flag on SUI and the penalty they received in the prestart. To explain the latter I will have to show you a diagram of the start area.? But first a few words on Match Racing. Because of the special nature of a match race – being one on one – its is not important to finish as fast as possible, as in a fleet race, it is only important to finish first. Finish first is key, however long that may take! Match race is about control. If you control your opponent, you can win. A controlling position is therefore paramount. In the AC 33 dogfight we see little of this because the boats are all about speed. But – yes – if you are ahead far enough, you control the race. And in Match 1 USA managed to control SUI for a couple of minutes in the prestart. To get that control you need to engage your opponent. And that engagement begins well before the start. Now if we do anything like a conventional start as in fleet racing, the two boats in a match race will never know when to begin looking for each other to gain that control. Therefore in match racing there’s a special procedure in the rules which allows a controlled beginning of the pre start manoeuvres. We have a sort of ‘start’ before the actual start line crossing. To get there, each boats is assigned to a side. The Yellow side next to the RC-boat and a Blue side next to the pin end of the start line Picture from a presentation by Henk Plaatje; http://www.plaatje.info/ ?In the AC33 Match 2, SUI was assigned the Yellow boat and USA the Blue boat. From the Rulebook: At her preparatory signal (five minutes in AC33) each boat shall be outside the line that is at a 90 degrees angle to the starting line through the starting mark at her assigned end. …. (C4.1) Within the two minute period following her preparatory signal, a boat shall cross and clear the starting line, the first time from the course side to the pre-start side. (C4.2) To check that precise line the umpire boat and the wing boat each place themselves on that line, one below and one above the starting line. If a boat is anywhere else then in its “boxâ€? when the preparatory signal is given, she gets a penalty. Be it still sailing to get there or be it sailing too soon over the line to get to the other boat. Outside your box equals penalty. In match 2 of AC 33, SUI was still sailing below the starting line towards her assigned end, when the five minute preparatory signal was given. That is the reason SUI was given a penalty. The wing boat signalled this to the umpire boat and they switched on the yellow light. Why, you might ask? Why was SUI not there? Remember … Direct Link
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AC 33 | Rules and explanations – part (3) @ Look To Windward
The first live streaming event on the website is scheduled for today (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. – Watch it here live!http://www.sailkarma.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss Direct Link
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BMW ORACLE LIVE NEWS CONFERENCE @ Sail Karma
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
