[Codger]

Originally Posted by discokachina

In many of the videos covering the America's Cup races I keep seeing a very sleek powered catarmaran that I am thinking must be a support or committee vessel. You will see her in this video Episode 22 - America's Cup Uncovered - YouTube at 5:08, 5:22, 5:53, and 6:21.

Any ideas as to her origin, builder, purpose, role in the races?

I believe some of them were built by Leisure Cat in Australia. There were also some custom ribs and camera platforms built by Extreme Ribs in the Netherlands. I saw them at Cascais but didn't get to Plymouth. I think that there may have been different ones in San Diego due to some government restriction or other. The coverage really has been fantastic for any fan of sailing.

[discokachina]

Originally Posted by Codger

I believe some of them were built by Leisure Cat in Australia. There were also some custom ribs and camera platforms built by Extreme Ribs in the Netherlands.

Thanks for the suggestions but I checked Leisure Cat and Extreme Ribs websites and could not find any designs that looked like the long sleek hulls of the boat in these clips:

Episode 22 - America's Cup Uncovered - YouTube

Episode 22 - America's Cup Uncovered - YouTube

Episode 22 - America's Cup Uncovered - YouTube

Episode 22 - America's Cup Uncovered - YouTube

Any other ideas?

[Old Phart]

Originally Posted by discokachina

Thanks for the suggestions but I checked Leisure Cat and Extreme Ribs websites and could not find any designs that looked like the long sleek hulls of the boat in these clips:

Any other ideas?

Found this AC clip regarding extreme ribs:

Media Cat - Uncovered Clips - YouTube

Is this the boat in question?

[discokachina]

Originally Posted by Old Phart

Found this AC clip regarding extreme ribs:

Media Cat - Uncovered Clips - YouTube

Is this the boat in question?

Genius! That is the boat! Totally awesome design. Thanks for finding the clip, it answers all my questions!

And my apologies to Codger, he was right on track in his post.

It will be very interesting to see how the cat is further refined during ongoing coverage of the America's Cup and then adapted for other applications in the consumer market!

She sure caught my eye as the perfect example of a successful form follows function design as I saw her agilely darting to and fro round the race track!

[carelm]

I thought it was rather amusing to hear a RIB was designed to keep up with a sailboat. Granted, the sailboats are racing catamarans though.

[discokachina]

Originally Posted by carelm

I thought it was rather amusing to hear a RIB was designed to keep up with a sailboat. Granted, the sailboats are racing catamarans though.

Found a clip ACRM Ribs & Media Cat 2011 - YouTube that shows more about the RIBs and a little more about the genesis of the Media Cat.

The repeated continuous curved strakes on the bottom of the RIB look like they should provide an excellent ride.

[Kevin]

Here's a nice little yacht I saw in the background of one of the Volvo Ocean Race podcasts... anyone know her name?

[84far]

The boat is a Volvo 70, called Azzam, from the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. Skippered by Ian Walker from the UK.

I think it also got a new record for the transpac race - cut it by an hour.

Fun fact #1 for a V70 - They can top out at 40knots! Cheers

Far

[kkreicker1]

I was in Savannah, GA for work today and saw this boat. I know that I have seen her around over the years, but I can't recall how or from where. I am in and out of Palm Beach and I am based out of Naples, FL.

I did not have the time to go over and see the name plate. Thanks,

Cheers

William

[Ward]

I came across this picture of a classic motor yacht, would love to know the name and any other information.

[AMG]

Originally Posted by Ward

I came across this picture of a classic motor yacht, would love to know the name and any other information.

This yacht used to be called Atlantide, I guess she still is...

[Ken Bracewell]

Originally Posted by AMG

This yacht used to be called Atlantide, I guess she still is...

She still is. In a previous life she was called Corisande and belonged to the parents of one of our fellow YF Members.

[Ken Bracewell]

Originally Posted by kkreicker1

I was in Savannah, GA for work today and saw this boat. I know that I have seen her around over the years, but I can't recall how or from where. I am in and out of Palm Beach and I am based out of Naples, FL.

I did not have the time to go over and see the name plate. Thanks,

Cheers

William

I believe that boat is called "Who Cares"

[maldwin]

Originally Posted by Ward

I came across this picture of a classic motor yacht, would love to know the name and any other information.

She is a 1938 Philip King, and she had a bit part in TENDER IS THE NIGHT.
Best,
Maldwin

[AMG]

Originally Posted by maldwin

She is a 1938 Philip King, and she had a bit part in TENDER IS THE NIGHT.
Best,
Maldwin

In my books she was launched in 1930 by Philip & Sons and relaunched by Camper and Nicholson in 1999 after an extensive refit.