Sailboat floats way above water (americas cup)

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
Status
Not open for further replies.
That's almost not floating. More like flying!
 
Yeah, it's very cool. If Larry Ellison's fascinated by spending millions on developing a really fast sailboat, fine. It's his money. But to set those rules for the Americas Cup is rather arrogant and exclusionary, IMO. How many teams can raise $80M - $100M to develop & enter a boat? Few. I think he really hosed it up,and I'm rooting for him to lose so someone else (with less hubris, I hope) can write the specs for the next competition.
 
Hydrofoils are awesome! Must be an awesome rush racing it!
 
It is amazing indeed. A long way past the Bluenose.

However, checkout what can happen when you rise that high out of the water:
To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
  • Like
Reactions: nsfd95 and hobbyheater
Doug MacIVER said:
I long for the beauty of a twelve meter. becalmed off Newport. this is todays America's cup? what a difference.
Click to expand...

Here I am at the wheel, at the grinder - and a pic of 'COURAGEOUS" to keep you happy!

[Hearth.com] Sailboat floats way above water (americas cup) [Hearth.com] Sailboat floats way above water (americas cup) [Hearth.com] Sailboat floats way above water (americas cup)
 
  • Like
Reactions: hobbyheater and Doug MacIVER
fossil said:
Yeah, it's very cool. If Larry Ellison's fascinated by spending millions on developing a really fast sailboat, fine. It's his money. But to set those rules for the Americas Cup is rather arrogant and exclusionary, IMO. How many teams can raise $80M - $100M to develop & enter a boat? Few. I think he really hosed it up,and I'm rooting for him to lose so someone else (with less hubris, I hope) can write the specs for the next competition.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the whole AC thing is of little interest because of his hubris.....

But when it comes to foils, these are for the little guy too! I saw one of these sailing around my boat the other day. I think this might be a good new hobby for you!

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
  • Like
Reactions: hobbyheater
Oh, I'm down with hydrofoils. Back in about 1978 I hitched a ride across Puget Sound & back on USS Pegasus (PHM 1).

Here's an identical ship of the class:

[Hearth.com] Sailboat floats way above water (americas cup)
 
  • Like
Reactions: f3cbboy, Mrs. Krabappel and hobbyheater
webbie said:
Looks a bit heavy for my mailsail to lift up...
Click to expand...

;lol GE LM2500 gas turbine engine driving a humongous water jet. ~18,000 hp.
 
fossil said:
Yeah, it's very cool. If Larry Ellison's fascinated by spending millions on developing a really fast sailboat, fine. It's his money. But to set those rules for the Americas Cup is rather arrogant and exclusionary, IMO. How many teams can raise $80M - $100M to develop & enter a boat? Few. I think he really hosed it up,and I'm rooting for him to lose so someone else (with less hubris, I hope) can write the specs for the next competition.
Click to expand...

Back in time, chariots were the leading sport in racing and for some it is still!:mad:
Today formula one stock cars have taken over the lead in interest ;) and in a lot of cases, money rules.:p
These boys are just taking it to the next level!!!!
As a sailor I love to see both!:)
Great pictures!==c
 
Last edited:
I like to see the boat pushing the limits...I'd just like to see an Americas Cup where more teams had an opportunity to enter the competition. I, too, am a sailor.
 
  • Like
Reactions: hobbyheater
When the opposite gunwale's playing peek-a-boo with the water I know I'm sailing.
 
Webbie, you have a melges? I sail in the Detroit fleet. And yes Bora kicks my ass regularly...
 
Augie said:
Webbie, you have a melges? I sail in the Detroit fleet. And yes Bora kicks my ass regularly...
Click to expand...
To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
About 12 years ago, there was a 30' Corsair in the Van Isle 360 that got the nick name Flip, Flop And Fly. It entered 3 races but finished all them floating upside down!
None the less I would have loved to crew on Her!
 
hobbyheater said:
About 12 years ago there was a 30' Corsair in the Van Isle 360 , that got the nick name Flip Flop And Fly , it entered 3 races but finished all them floating upside down!
Click to expand...

Yeah, they are not blue water boats! When you hit the 10+ foot swells and waves, you want a couple tons of lead hanging 6 feet below the boat!

Actually, many tris and cats have crossed the oceans, but not me!

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
  • Like
Reactions: hobbyheater
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

M
Neighbors Fireplace
Replies
5
Views
712
The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
bholler
B
P
Water Treatment, Ceramic Blankets, Insulation, Garn
Replies
2
Views
343
The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
Patti
P
H
Baffle support orientation & ash q Heritage 1 8021
Replies
0
Views
801
HearthStone
humbugnh
H
J
Help Identifying old chimney system/advice about how to deal with Frankenstein-ed chimney extension.
Replies
9
Views
961
The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
Murray01
M
D
Ashford 25 Insert with existing ZC fireplace
Replies
14
Views
603
Blaze King
dan.madigan08
D
Top Bottom