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#2636475 16-Jan-2021 13:05

Enjoyed yesterdays racing, the underdog winning, helped. Today the forecast is 8 to 9 knots at North Shore, I assume thats ballpark on the harbour. If so, will be a good guide to INEOS in lighter airs, even though they say thats still a problem for them.

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#2636741 17-Jan-2021 07:50

Does anyone have the m3u8 for the Gold AM commentary?

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#2636922 17-Jan-2021 17:30

mentalinc:
Does anyone have the m3u8 for the Gold AM commentary?

I listen to the AM commentary driving home today. Problem I found was the background noise from the boats was too loud compared to the commentary.

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#2636971 17-Jan-2021 18:06

Exciting racing.

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#2636975 17-Jan-2021 18:21

Really hope the American boat doesn't sink

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#2636978 17-Jan-2021 18:33

Talk about snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory!

Just shows how overpowered the boats are (just before it went over, the only thing Patriot had in the water was the elevator on the bottom of the rudder). I too hope the American boat doesn’t sink. They were opening hatches to look for damage. Hope that didn’t let too much water in.

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#2636985 17-Jan-2021 18:51

DjShadow:

Really hope the American boat doesn't sink

Doesn't look too good.

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#2636987 17-Jan-2021 18:54

Lets hope the damage isn't too bad and they can get back in the water quickly. We all want to see racing to decide the winning challenger.

Looks pretty serious.

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#2637009 17-Jan-2021 19:43

told my kids - when you are winning by a comfortable margin, don't do anything stupid

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#2637086 17-Jan-2021 23:51

Looks bad

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/123974194/americas-cup-american-magic-boat-seriously-damaged-in-dramatic-capsize

It has basically sunk, but they kept it afloat with floats while they pumped water out. Bow badly damaged. The electronics is highly likely to be badly affected. I assume they have backups of that. The other boat has been cannibalised to support Patriot. The options are fix the bow, and if they cannot in time de cannibalise Boat 2.

"Sitting bottom of the points table without a win, American Magic were already facing the prospect of having to go into the repchage semifinal that doesn't start until January 29."

Does this mean they can miss races, finish last and still be in the repechage? If so, thats probably the best option. Get the boat 100% then do that. Rather than chase points and fall foul of a rush job

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#2637087 17-Jan-2021 23:54

Batman:

told my kids - when you are winning by a comfortable margin, don't do anything stupid

Barker was repeatedly persuaded to not take that move, but they also said he could not see the shift from his viewpoint, but as you say, you're in front, clearly the faster boat (they dominated speed and VMG) so just bring it home in what were already marginal conditions

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#2637090 18-Jan-2021 00:32

They are screwed. They'll probably be able to get back on the water for the finals but Patriot is busted.

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#2637097 18-Jan-2021 07:00

Nah, that will buff right out! :-/

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#2637175 18-Jan-2021 08:46

Handle9:

They are screwed. They'll probably be able to get back on the water for the finals but Patriot is busted.

not a sailor but don't understand how you can rip a hole like that by tipping over

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#2637177 18-Jan-2021 08:48

Batman:

not a sailor but don't understand how you can rip a hole like that by tipping over

You can't. The damage will be due to forces transferred from internal members to the hull.

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