With a title sponsor of BMW there are not a whole lot of Americans who even know (or care) THAT is the American boat!
I agree, two rich guys banging heads, should be fun to watch though, and means absolutely nothing in the big picture.
Can you imagine the growth of the sport if they put that money into developing more community sailing centers instead?
+1
Only care about the boats, technology and
wow factor
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Timbo: Means nothing in the big picture? I somewhat disagree, if BMW manages to win, a LOT will change. If Alinghi wins, you'll likely see changes so this type of challenge debacle doesn't happen to them again.
Mike
Mike
The AC is a challenge to see who is willing to spend more. This will not change.
Zactly.
Thanks Luiz.
Awesome video from Alingi showing the helilift, great music as well.
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What do you guys think about the chosen location in the UAE?
Finding a decent location in February isn't an easy task I guess.
Finding a decent location in February isn't an easy task I guess.
Quite easy, just go to the southern hemisphere, as the deed requires. There are lots of great options available in Brazil, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina...
I prefer the following:
Low pressure venue - Rio, Brasil
Great conditions- Buzios, Brasil
Only 90 miles distance between them.
Where are they taking it?
Flew it over the Alps to Genoa.
Flew it over the Alps to Genoa.
Final destination is RAK, one of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf.