Day 1 Louis Vuitton Semi Finals – The Next Phase – America’s Cup – 14-9-24
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Yes great Matt as always.. But i do have 1 request you may inquire… Would you try & not be the cheekiest bloke on YouTube? 😉
Thanks for this excellent recap
I noticed the rounding marks in the background. Could you make an episode about them sometime? They are remotely controlled?
It seems the American tactic is to get a fast start and then block their opponent by matching each turn.
Absolutely LOVE this Americas cup expose.
Watch the race , then wait for a very mature , intelligent, insight into the thinking off the teams. Great Gems off information dug out. Addicted for more.
Excellent Report on the Day Matt!
Great stuff, many thanks Matt!
Thanks Matt, a great summary of the days racing. That's really bad news to hear that Goody has broken 5 ribs! Wish him well and hope to see him back again.
Perfect morning catch up, thank you for the timely updates.
American magics cyclists dont seem to push as much power as the other teams , pushing down seems the way to go 🤔
Ineos look imperious. Have the beating of LR and would put up a great fight in a 50:50 final
I don't know why everybody isn't talking more about the cyclors & the oil/power availability on American Magic. I think that the sail size is something of a red herring–noted not a bit by any of the commentators. Sure LRPP looked a click faster, but the Americans had a lead that they could have protected, if they could have only executed their manoeuvres. It seems the whole team has rallied around defending (denying) their achilles' heel, which is natural enough–so they'll talk about anything but oil/power–but that shouldn't keep us from talking about it. Talk about a fatal design flaw….
Done bye
It was obvious who INEOS was gonna choose for the semi final. The Swiss were the less experienced team. The way it's shaping up, it'll be a final with INEOS and Prada Pirelli.
I am so waiting for your take on the races every evening- thank you much
Hey matt just wanted to say you’re doing a great job with your coverage and I especially notice your skill in interviewing. It really stands out that you’re able to get past the typical trained answers we’re used to hearing from teams and really get deep and sometimes personal answers out of people we wouldn’t expect to have such candor.
I am livid. Had the wrong sails up. We thought the wind would come up. If you look over and your competition has a larger jib and main you FREAKING PUT UP THE LARGER SAILS. What the hell is going on with this organization? Unforced errors. Just go home.
OMG! We had the wrong sails up? Why did you not just match what LR had up? You guys are pathetic. Going home after Sunday and good ridden. Can't believe NYYC is at all happy with you guys. JV squad.
The choice by Ineos to take Alinghi in the semis is definitely going to hamper them relative to Luna Rossa & Patriot in terms of close tense match racing.
Are these the same style boats that will compete against the Kiwis?
Thanks, Matt!
Thanks for the update, looks like the AC home channel has nothing..paywalled?
America’s cup or America Suck’s?! 🙈
5! ribs? Damn!
Red Bulls boat is slow and they stink at sailing it. Prada v Inios. ETNZ v Prada
Thanks for another informative and trusted summary of the day's AC racing.
American Magic just failed. That said Luna Rossa sailed a better tactical race.