America's Cup, 2013 San Fransisco... An amazing show!

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s/v Faith

September 08, 2013, 09:03:52 PM
I drove across the country, and am here in the Bay Area watching the America's cup.

Like many Sailors, I had thought the "super boats" had little relation to sailing I can relate to.

Wow, I was wrong.  This is an amazing show!  I shouted myself horse today, and was very glad to watch Team Oracle pull it off in race 3.

Really an amazing show!  Any other Sailfar Sailors watching?

http://www.americascup.com/
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

SalientAngle

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September 09, 2013, 12:56:36 AM Last Edit: September 09, 2013, 12:59:44 AM by SalientAngle
CSNCA has been providing most excellent coverage... dish network ch409... envy your being able to see it first hand !!!

ps, saw capn courageous in newport enjoying an "awful awful" from the creamery

Frank

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September 09, 2013, 04:15:34 PM
yep...great TV coverage here. I can't believe the speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WOW!!!
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

s/v Faith

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September 09, 2013, 04:19:34 PM
Yes,the tv coverage has really added a lot.

Funny thing is that even sitting in the America's cup village, the images of the race on the big screens set up all over are what you watch most of the time.

Was right at the finish line yesterday, hard to appreciate just how fast these boats are until they whiz by you at 40+ knots! 

Very very cool....
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

s/v Faith

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September 11, 2013, 04:06:09 PM
I won 3 free tickets to the east stands for tomorrow.  These are $110 tickets, I will only be using 2 (dad and I).  If anyone else is here and can use the ticket it is yours, just send me a PM.
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

Frank

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September 11, 2013, 06:00:09 PM
Thats GREAT!!!  Enjoy the view....and company.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Tim

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September 11, 2013, 06:22:40 PM
Dang, Have a great time, too many things committed to tomorrow
"Mariah" Pearson Ariel #331, "Chiquita" CD Typhoon, M/V "Wild Blue" C-Dory 25

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
W.A. Ward

SalientAngle

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September 24, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
Oracle, two great races... Ainslee is on his game... tried to resist posting due to jinx factor... sigh

s/v Faith

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September 24, 2013, 07:49:38 PM Last Edit: September 24, 2013, 07:57:18 PM by s/v Faith
Ya know, I was feeling a little bit silly a couple days ago..

...I mean, it was 8 to 1 and was not looking too good for us.

I drove my van over 4000 miles to watch this.....

I have been to the races every single day since I arrived, and it was tough watching the standings, even when I started this thread.  I said then, and say now.... What an incredible show!

This has got to be one of the greatest rallies in sailing history.  I am glad NBC has finally started to show some coverage of the race...

Tomorrow is not to be missed!

Go Oracle!
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

Tim

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September 25, 2013, 03:06:56 AM
Glad your still out watching it, I feel like an idiot for not getting down there now  :-[
"Mariah" Pearson Ariel #331, "Chiquita" CD Typhoon, M/V "Wild Blue" C-Dory 25

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
W.A. Ward

s/v Faith

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September 25, 2013, 12:22:40 PM
Quote from: SalientAngle on September 24, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
Oracle, two great races... Ainslee is on his game... tried to resist posting due to jinx factor... sigh


I had dreams of sailing all night...  I am no a fan of sport, I don't care for football or baseball...  Nothing like that.  This is very different.
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

s/v Faith

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September 25, 2013, 02:49:27 PM
In my seats, found the bleachers....  Few more folks here nearly 2 hours before race time...  :D

We are up 10 to 8, GO ORACLE!!!!!!!!!
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

Frank

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September 25, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
CONGRATS to team USA !!!!!!  What an unbelievable comeback!!!!!! WOW.... Good on Oracle"s skipper and crew!!
God made small boats for younger boys and older men
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