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33rd America's Cup Live Online

Discussion in 'General Sailing Discussion' started by Kevin, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. Kevin, Jan 27, 2010
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    If you're not one of the 2 billion people who will have access to the 33rd America's Cup on TV, you'll also be able to watch it live online:

    LINK

    The first regatta in the 33rd Cup's "Deed Of Gift" styled match will be held on February 8th, 2010.
  2. Iriebob, Jan 27, 2010
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    Great news thanks for the link!
  3. Kevin, Feb 12, 2010
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  4. Kevin, Feb 12, 2010
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    Alinghi got a huge jump off the start, but BMW Oracle was easily reeling them in minute by minute. The deficit of nearly 700m has already been eradicated and BMW Oracle now leads.

    The wing-sailed trimaran of BMW Oracle is faster, points higher, and so far seems to be the totally dominant machine!
  5. Kevin, Feb 12, 2010
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    All the money that went into BMW Oracle hasn't been wasted - from a 660m deficit to nearly a full kilometer lead in about an hour!

    That tri is crazy fast.

    I'm happy to see Ernesto getting schooled!
  6. K1W1, Feb 12, 2010
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    Hi,

    I have got it on Eurosport UK on my 50'' TV, it is a great way to spend Friday arvo.
  7. Kevin, Feb 12, 2010
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    Nice... I've got in on the latop while I'm at work. Not getting much work done today.

    BMW dominating the match so far... now ahead of Alinghi by 1.4km and showing no signs of slowing.
  8. Pascal, Feb 12, 2010
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    Incredible race! Alinghi was supposed to be faster down wind but so far they re doing even worst.

    Third time waking up at 5am this week but well worth it
  9. Kevin, Feb 12, 2010
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    Yeah, even downwind they're 2-3 knots slower.

    Imagine doing up to 26 knots in just 8 knots of wind!! Incredible.
  10. Kevin, Feb 12, 2010
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    BMW Oracle absolutely destroyed Alinghi in this first race. From the early deficit to a win by over 3.5km! Will Alinghi even bother to show up for Race 2? I suppose they can pray for an equipment failure...

    15 minutes and 28 seconds later Alinghi finally finishes, after completing their penalty turn.
  11. Pascal, Feb 12, 2010
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    10 minutes delta at the finish... Wow!

    Wait make that 15:28 since Ernie missed the finish!
  12. viking 58, Feb 12, 2010
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    that really was incredible! I was watching on espn360 I loved seeing how smooth BOR was going thru the water as the umpire boats were getting beat up trying to keep up.