This is funny. USA did win this race, but they had a start that reminds me of some of mine.
Basically they went into irons during the start sequence on the wrong side of the start line and were almost 2 minutes late for the start! Yep, I could do that.
14:25
The excitement is palpable now, tension unbelievable. We are inside the ten minutes countdown. Breeze still around five to six knots. USA dropping the gennaker to the deck making a change and now have a light genoa and USA eject a back-up crew into the water at around 6min 30 to go.
14:29
Getting ready for entry to the start box at 5 mins, timing is crucial. Alinghi at 23 knots USA making 17 knots as the gun.
14:30
Alinghi cannot cross and USA take the immediate advantage, USA force penalty on Alinghi for failing to keep clear.
14:32
Both very slow with two minutes to go, Alinghi pinned to the left of the box a little and USA have the upper hand for sure.
14:33
USA to the right and both boats are above the start line, Alinghi have the penalty. USA have stalled, flat footed and are stuck, Alinghi win the start and USA are all but stopped on the wrong side of the line.
14:36
USA have not yet started and it is about 1 minute 45 seconds after the gun that the challenger gets back to the start line.
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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
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Posted: Feb 08, 2010 - 05:06 PM
