Topic: America's Cup

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Posted: August 19, 2013, 09:06:48 am

Yesterday's first race saw Luna Rossa out of the race just after the start because of gear failure. And Team NZ almost went underwater, with two team members going overboard, yet still taking the win.

Second race was postponed till today because of too much wind.

Two races scheduled for today. Watch it here live form San Francisco Bay.
http://tvnz.co.nz/americas-cup-video/live-stream-america-s-5488887

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Reply #1 Posted: August 19, 2013, 09:22:40 am

And racing is postponed because of too much wind.

SteddieEddie · Reply #2 Posted: August 20, 2013, 04:19:20 pm

What a bloody joke the whole thing is!!

Have yet to see both boats finish a race in the final.

The holders are cheats!

Give the money to the basketballers next time

Hmmmgood · Reply #3 Posted: August 20, 2013, 04:23:41 pm

Fuck the americas cup.

That is all i have to say.

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Reply #4 Posted: August 20, 2013, 04:40:21 pm

It's not a race against another boat.

It's more like a race to get your boat over the finish line without it falling apart.

Hmmmgood · Reply #5 Posted: August 20, 2013, 04:42:18 pm

No its more like whos got the most millions to spend.

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Reply #6 Posted: August 20, 2013, 04:46:53 pm

Quote from: SteddieEddie;1530180

What a bloody joke the whole thing is!!

Quote from: Hmmmgood;1530182

Fuck the americas cup.

That is all i have to say.

Na, it's awesome.

The boats are amazing to watch when they're not breaking.

Zarkov · Reply #7 Posted: August 20, 2013, 05:48:26 pm

SM's right.

It's not about fair racing, it's a contest of technology, human endeavor, business expertise etc, a bit like Formula One.

If you want a fair contest, watch Aussie super cars, Nascar. Rugby League, where the rules work to equalize the competition.

I admit it's a better competition when the rules specify boats that are more equal, but that's a cyclical thing.

The problem at the moment is that the boats are too big and expensive, and not suited to match racing, but that's Russell Coutts's fault

Equity · Reply #8 Posted: August 20, 2013, 06:05:11 pm

No its not...the whole thing is a sham. For NZ to be racing alone, and boats to first race in the finals is fucking rediculous. They should be disqualified for not racing in the preliminaries. To be smoked by NZ technology wise and have the time to re-do your boat then race is rediculous.

mycoolcar · Reply #9 Posted: August 20, 2013, 07:07:15 pm

The boats are fucking fast.

They go faster than the wind. Physicks what bro? That shits nuts. Did you see team NZ nose dive into the water and nearly flip? That shit was BAD fucking AS.

I like it.

Hmmmgood · Reply #10 Posted: August 20, 2013, 08:47:05 pm

Change the rules imo,make it so you can board the other boat and sabotage their shit.

Like pirates.

We could call it "the rape and plunder regatta" or something.

Lyesalot · Reply #11 Posted: August 20, 2013, 09:42:55 pm

I'd watch that

The Demon Lord · Reply #12 Posted: August 21, 2013, 10:26:15 am

Quote from: Hmmmgood;1530199

Change the rules imo,make it so you can board the other boat and sabotage their shit.

Like pirates.

We could call it "the rape and plunder regatta" or something.

That sounds supreme - I would watch the shit out of that

Growler · Reply #13 Posted: August 22, 2013, 09:06:09 am

What amazing pieces of machinery. I'd ove to have a go on one of those beasts!

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Reply #14 Posted: August 22, 2013, 09:24:56 am

Team NZ has this one in the bag.

Unless the boat breaks.

Spigalau · Reply #15 Posted: August 22, 2013, 09:43:12 am

4 - 1

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Reply #16 Posted: August 22, 2013, 09:45:38 am

Those Italians are too busy eating pizza.

Bounty Hunter · Reply #17 Posted: August 22, 2013, 12:02:21 pm

No seriously, america's cup is fucking awesome.

It always has been, and since they bought in the AC72's it's got a real insanity about it now, which I love.

I also love how it's also just a massive pissing contest between some titans of industry (and fashion).

BerG · Reply #18 Posted: August 22, 2013, 06:01:29 pm

Watched it today for first time, was awesome.

Team NZ was going like twice as fast as the wind, can someone please explain how the fuck that works.

Growler · Reply #19 Posted: August 22, 2013, 06:09:37 pm

Retardobot · Reply #20 Posted: August 23, 2013, 10:16:44 am

So, has this event become a laughing stock yet?

Growler · Reply #21 Posted: August 23, 2013, 10:42:28 am

I don't think it will mate, it's the F1 of sailing, big $$$$ for people to see fast machines.

I enjoy watching it, wish the races were a little more competitive but these fuckers are fast and defy physics!

The Demon Lord · Reply #22 Posted: August 23, 2013, 10:57:01 am

Quote from: Growler;1530378

I don't think it will mate, it's the F1 of sailing, big $$$$ for people to see fast machines.

I enjoy watching it, wish the races were a little more competitive but these fuckers are fast and defy physics!

They don't defy physics - from memory the Sail acts more like an Aerofoil - the reason they travel faster then the wind is the area of low pressure on the opposite side of the sail actually sucks the boat forward.

This suction can propel the boat faster than the wind.

so its more like Glitching Physics really

BerG · Reply #23 Posted: August 23, 2013, 11:23:47 am

But they also hover.

They are flying boats with no engine that travel twice as fast as the wind.

Why can't we use this technology on the space shuttle?

I'll be watching next race.

Apostrophe Spacemonkey · Reply #24 Posted: August 24, 2013, 10:44:26 am

Another strong race by Team NZ, now 5-1. They'll well on their way to taking on USA in the America's cup.

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