America’s Cup Challenger Trials – The 6 min Review – 12-9-24
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IMO foiling and matchracing are not very exciting to watch. I miss boat and sail handling. I miss boats being in the water instead of above.
Maybe I am just old.. but Americas Cup in Australia was amazing ✌️
Bottom line, Ineos is a 🚜
Matt, first time I saw your commentary I did not like it, as it was just the races I wanted to see. You have grown on me and now I look forward to your commentary as it has shown to be spot on! Thanks from a fellow Britt. C'mon Ben!
So at 5.22 they picked up some cavitation having crossed the other trail and now they are vulnerable?🤭
Sky News hosted Sir Ben Ainsley live this morning. Great interview
Thanks, i think we can expect similar improvement curves for all teams. Ineos imo brought forward preplanned improvements.
Matt what still amazes me is that people like you have forgotten about the difference between NZL 92 and NZL 95. Who is to say that the older Ineous is not faster than the later Ineous? Newer doesn't make better
What, no mention of recovery and repairs after New Zealand’s boat dropped into the cradle, what happened there??
I think Ineos have designed a boat for higher winds and difficult sea state – they did a similar thing in Auckland and were fast when the conditions suited but slow when it was light. The difference is this time they've managed to get speed in light conditions as well as demonstrate good pace when it gets choppy. Remember also they missed-out on some wins due to unforced errors, some of which were down to software issues. In fact, one area that the Kiwis have a major advantage is software – they're supplying it and they know how to set it up and tweak it.
Taihoro, ETNZ for a fourpeat
Excellent commentary
Great wrap up Matthew, I’m excited as you are what’s about to unfold
The development race…across both hardware & sailing technique is on…the challenger race may prove to be more open than many thought…
Will be interesting to see .ETNZ with all its new enhancements and new sails. They were more than competitive already
Thanks for the updates 😃 I think American Magic have got it wrong with their cyclors. They just went too far out of the box. Both mentally and physically for the cyclists as in facing the wrong and being in a recumbent position. I know that it shouldn't matter but that's another layer added to their mental game. I think you just feel more part of the action if you can see something in the direction you are wanting to go. Performance wise we are seeing it in front of our eyes. Their gains in aerodynamics maybe cancelled out in pushing the boat out too far. 🚵🚴♂🚴♀🚴
I'm sure those recumbent cyclist on AM are efficient for aero and steady power but I can't see how they can generate as much peak power during the transitions. The ability to stand on your pedals when really going for it can't be underestimated for more watts in short bursts. Time will tell but I think its a bit of a technological cul-de-sac.
As an American who was in Newport for several America’s Cup series, including the Australian win in 1983, I’d love to see the British boat win it this time! 😎 But yes, I’ll be rooting for American Magic…. 🫣
Ineos had just a couple of good days…they will be out in NO time.
Matt, you are just getting better and better at this. Many congrats 👏
Go pomies from a expat K1W1 🇬🇧🇳🇿🇨🇦
American Magic is sandbagging! (I hope!!!)
⚓️ Thanks PS 😎 Mike 🌈