Starting to get real with Gen2 AC75s hitting the water this month.
Louis Vuitton Cup = 29 Aug - 5 Oct
Americas Cup = 12-25 Oct
Looking forward to see the racing!
It's just sad that it's not being raced in Auckland, the home of the America's Cup at the NZ Royal Yatch Squadron
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The American Magic boat doesn't seem as streamlined as the others...
Don't be too concerned about the wrapping Shifu. Tom Slingsby is on the helm of the NYYC entry and he sails everything like he stole it.
plenty of other aussies in the mix too. Nathan Outterage is hooked up with TeamNZ and Jimmy Spithill is again on Luna Rossa. Good to see a strong presence even if Australia can't get a syndicate together. Just adds another layer of intrigue, NZ Vs AUS.
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The Brits arriving in style on the streets of Barcelona.
Brits just can't help themselves when abroad...
Typical Italian work of art. Be interesting to see if their deign goes as well as it looks.
Another great looking boat (though they look like spaceships and not boats). AC is the only sailing domain in which I find foils interesting (along with ocean racing).
French entry Orient Express going into its new home at the port in Barcelona. All 5 challengers are in town setting up for first runs.
Select to expand quoteShifu said..
Another great looking boat (though they look like spaceships and not boats). AC is the only sailing domain in which I find foils interesting (along with ocean racing).
Same here, first time I saw the foiling cats in SF I was hooked.
Exciting times as all the boats are getting launched 
On u tube Mozzy Sails has good commentary ??
Sure is 515, there's good eyes on YouTube looking over the footage for the innovation and differences between the boats.
The new twin skin main sheet control onboard TeamNZ is next level.
twin skin main, wow be interesting to see how that plays out.
Does that tighten the windward side and loosen the leeward?
Outhaul adjust?
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twin skin main, wow be interesting to see how that plays out.
Does that tighten the windward side and loosen the leeward?
Outhaul adjust?
I seem to remember there are also bladders in the sails somewhere, were originally aiming to stop complete rollover I think.
The gossip is yes, different tensions port and stbd. The battens can also be dialed up to induce shape, think this acan be done on the fly. Lots to do when going flat out...
NYYC tested a boomless system last year on their old boat. Serious loads! Others used a boom below the deck allowing end plate for the main and most jibs sit flush also.
well gone are the days of canvas and hemp
I wonder what the first Americas cup crews would make of these boats
I reckon like many things in the 21st century when viewed from a 19th century perspective, it would first appear as if it was mostly magic. The old school crews were on the yachts to race and once getting over initial shock, I doubt they'd be nostalgic. They might simply be in awe of what is being achieved with a racing yacht, much like many of us lay-sailors today really.
Luna Rossa Paint job looks awesome ??
Before the last cup I got to see them close up training in 25 knots when I was out sailing on my mates cat. To see these boats up close is amazing
Here's the link for Sail World update
www.sail-world.com/news/273837/Cup-Spy-Apr-22-Kiwis-stress-test-in-30kts
www.americascup.com/news/3031_LUNA-ROSSA-REVEALS-NEW-TECH-AS-BRITISH-AND-SWISS-TRAIN-IN-STUNNING-BARCELONA
A good Sunday morning read about the state of play as the yachts go through commissioning. Bit of video too.
