Americas Cup
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@taniwharugby Apparently they made the boat 100kg lighter by taking bits off it. But presumably those bits were doing something so maybe they sacrificed something else to do it.
Boats now looking very similar in speed but it doesn't look like Oracle can afford to lose the start. Wonder if the fact that the NZ roles are shared between Burling, Ashby and Tuke means they can react a lot quicker - especially as they all seem to be thinking the same way (given how much time Burling and Tuke have spent sailing together)
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@KiwiPie said in Americas Cup:
@taniwharugby Apparently they made the boat 100kg lighter by taking bits off it. But presumably those bits were doing something so maybe they sacrificed something else to do it.
Boats now looking very similar in speed but it doesn't look like Oracle can afford to lose the start. Wonder if the fact that the NZ roles are shared between Burling, Ashby and Tuke means they can react a lot quicker - especially as they all seem to be thinking the same way (given how much time Burling and Tuke have spent sailing together)
Originally Spithill was sceptical of our division of labour but many of the comms have suggested this is a signicant key to our success. The responsibilities of Spithill and Slingsby have been divided in such a way that they can concentrate on their individual tasks more keenly, ie Ashby and his Xbox and Tuke trimming the foils while riding the bike
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Will oracle undo some of their upgrades/changes now?
Sounds like they pretty much have an uncontrollable boat.
A lot faster but harder to sail and keep stable. If they hadn't fucked up the start and or come off the foils they probably would have cleaned us up.
Sounds like they are running a V8 engine in a Toyota Vitz body, and run by a pretty clueless crew -
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@Kirwan well, Spithills presser indicates he hasn't dreamed it's over, although his body language and face makes you think he is worried...
now rumours Larry is gonna pull him from tomorrow too.
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Allegedly Coutts tried to change skippers months ago and LE over-ruled him but Spithill has said he will step down for tomorrow if that's what's needed.
I know what happened in SF still has nerves jangling but last time round post their changes Oracle were much the faster boat. That is not true now. At best Oracle are matching our speed and have sacrificed stability and maneuverability to get there.
I simply can't see OUSA winning 6 before we win 1 - The dream is over for Ellison Coutts and Spithill
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@dogmeat said in Americas Cup:
Allegedly Coutts tried to change skippers months ago and LE over-ruled him but Spithill has said he will step down for tomorrow if that's what's needed.
Which shows how much of a genius Coutts is at this game.
He'll be doing the big "Larry! What did I say?"
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@KiwiPie said in Americas Cup:
@dogmeat said in Americas Cup:
I simply can't see OUSA winning 6 before we win 1 - The dream is over for Ellison Coutts and Spithill
Jeez Mr Meat, we may all be thinking it but no need to put it into print!
If I've jinxed us I will cop whatever punishment the collective wisdom[sic] of the Fern deems appropriate
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@dogmeat said in Americas Cup:
@KiwiPie said in Americas Cup:
@dogmeat said in Americas Cup:
I simply can't see OUSA winning 6 before we win 1 - The dream is over for Ellison Coutts and Spithill
Jeez Mr Meat, we may all be thinking it but no need to put it into print!
If I've jinxed us I will cop whatever punishment the collective wisdom[sic] of the Fern deems appropriate
Banned, reactivated just to be banned again. Reactivated then banned...
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You should be careful what you write @dogmeat, there are some sick fucks on this forum.
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@dogmeat said in Americas Cup:
Allegedly Coutts tried to change skippers months ago and LE over-ruled him but Spithill has said he will step down for tomorrow if that's what's needed.
I know what happened in SF still has nerves jangling but last time round post their changes Oracle were much the faster boat. That is not true now. At best Oracle are matching our speed and have sacrificed stability and maneuverability to get there.
I simply can't see OUSA winning 6 before we win 1 - The dream is over for Ellison Coutts and Spithill
Pah - knowing he has a rocketship and intent on (i) building the legend of Jimmy Spittall; and (ii) the utter and eternal destruction of Team NZ and Grant Dalton, Spittall has gifted the rookie Burling a 6-1 lead knowing he can beat him with both hands tied behind his back.
TAB has TNZ at $1.03 and Oracle at $10.
Get on it, I say. At 6-3 this time tomorrow, you'll be wishing you were with me.
