Sailboat floats way above water (americas cup)
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PapaDave
Minister of Fire
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.
DuelburnJake
Burning Hunk
I long for the beauty of a twelve meter. becalmed off Newport. this is todays America's cup? what a difference.
Swedishchef
Minister of Fire
It is amazing indeed. A long way past the Bluenose.
However, checkout what can happen when you rise that high out of the water:
However, checkout what can happen when you rise that high out of the water:
Here I am at the wheel, at the grinder - and a pic of 'COURAGEOUS" to keep you happy!
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!
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:
Here's an identical ship of the class:
GE LM2500 gas turbine engine driving a humongous water jet. ~18,000 hp.
hobbyheater
Minister of Fire
Back in time, chariots were the leading sport in racing and for some it is still!
Today formula one stock cars have taken over the lead in interest
and in a lot of cases, money rules.
These boys are just taking it to the next level
!As a sailor I love to see both!
Great pictures!
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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.
Mine almost flies....it starts feeling like it! This is from the other day. 15+ knots in a 24" sailboat is fun!
remember with rail just off the water and it felt like, what 60?Mine almost flies....it starts feeling like it! This is from the other day. 15+ knots in a 24" sailboat is fun!
Augie
Feeling the Heat
hobbyheater
Minister of Fire
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!
None the less I would have loved to crew on Her!
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!
DevilsBrew
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