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Cup Spy – Day 30: America’s Cup Match – Day 4 – Will this be the Brits finest hour?
Pre-Race Commentary:
Today will require the evocation of the finest qualities that make up the British character, that have come to the fore in warfare over the centuries, and have got the world’s greatest seafaring nation out so many tight spots.
The Battle of Barcelona is the latest of these.
To be continued.
Weather Prognosis:
America’s Cup Weather Partner PredictWind has provided a dedicated Race Weather Center offering fans access to detailed daily weather breakdowns, live webcams and historical weather data to daily weather breakdowns written by meteorologists.
Current Forecast Race Day 30:
Forecasts for Wednesday by Arnaud Monges, former America’s Cup Team Meteorologist
Wednesday October 16, 2024
In the morning Barcelona has light winds, while a large scale Southerly wind gradient is present further offshore. This Southerly flow is scheduled to reach Barcelona by mid-day/early afternoon. The wind will fill in progressively from the South and we expect 8 to 12 knots from the direction 200° once established, so possible race start delay.
Waves of 1 meter from the South-East at 5-second interval will be driven by the stronger wind further offshore. Waves and wind will not be aligned.
The sky will be partly cloudy today with more sunshine in the afternoon and temperatures up to 24°C.
Course Location:
America’s Cup Race Schedule – Races 5 & 6: Wednesday October 16, 2024
Race 5: Emirates Team New Zealand (Port Startbox entry) vs INEOS Britannia (GBR) (Starboard Startbox Entry) Start: 1410hrs CET
Race 6: INEOS Britannia (GBR) (Port Startbox entry)v Emirates Team New Zealand (Starboard Startbox Entry) vs Start: 15:15hrs CET
Virtual Eye:
After the racing you can replay the key points, or the whole race using Virtual Eye from ARL. This is the tool that Inside Tack are using to demonstrate various points – using the actual tracks of the AC75s.
You can go directly to the Virtual Eye America’s Cup coverage by clicking here and click on “Watch Previous” then select the race you wish to view. Virtual Eye is a 3D viewer so you can zoom in, out, around and up and down just like you could in a helicopter.
INEOS Britannia Dockwalk:
To be posted when available.
Crew Lists:
To be posted when available.
Onboard video:
To be posted when available after the racing
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Oliver Hayes, a seasoned sailor and marine journalist from Southampton, has a profound love for the sea that has shaped his career. Holding a degree in Marine Journalism from the University of Portsmouth, Oliver is celebrated for his compelling and insightful storytelling. His work vividly captures the excitement of sailing and the rich maritime heritage of the United Kingdom, making him a respected figure in the sailing community. When not writing, Oliver enjoys exploring the British Isles’ diverse coastlines and participating in local regattas, always on the lookout for his next nautical adventure.
