Just so you know how rough it was out there spectating on the yacht "Snapper". See the Nowlan Report at US Sailing: Nowlan Cup Report
Thursday, February 18, 2010
America's Cup to SFO Friday!
Our nominee for PRO of the century: Harold Bennett of NZ!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
BMW/Oracle Wins The America's Cup!!!!!
As the sun was setting on our last afternoon in Valencia, BMW/Oracle won the second and deciding race to win the Ameraica's Cup. The race did not start until 1625 today. I was sure they were not going to get a race off as the Race Committee waited for steady winds across the triangle course. Alinghi drew a penalty at the start again, but both boats headed off on the first upwind leg with Alinghi ahead at the first cross. USA 17 tacked away, and was almost up to Alinghi near the top mark. When they got to the windward mark BMW/Oracle was ahead and never looked back. A nail biter first leg, but an amazing race!
We managed to sneak in to the hottest ticket in town at BMW/Oracle HQ after a very cool Prize Giving with patented Valencia fireworks at the Veles y Vents building. Well after dark.
Up at 0400 to catch the plane home tomorrow. Midnight now, better pack.
Large Cheers for Our Team!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Day Last ~~ For Me
37f outside at 0700 today. Forecast is for clear skies and 8 to 10 SE. Will AC33 wrap up on the water today? Or will it continue after we are gone? Rght now I would guess Harold Bennett will run a race today. I really, really hope so! And then a party??????
Off to see, and frickin cold, on the Mediterrean Sea!
Off to see, and frickin cold, on the Mediterrean Sea!
Gray and Rainy Morning in Valencia
Nothing scheduled this Saturday, but much anticipation after yesterday's exciting race. Can the Race Committee again pull the rabbit froim the hat and run race 2? Will the tri show her turn of speed again, driving the wing mast past Alinghi and her "soft sails"?
Kimball Livingston has again said it better than we could Kimball Livingston Blue Planet Times for a great explanation of the race and some super pictures.
It will be cold and gray again Sunday, tomorrow. Maybe rain, maybe snow???? North winds around 10 kts???? A 36 mile triangle course. Everyone still here in Valencia wants another race tomorrow.
Here's a pic of our cheering section yesterday. Some of the BMWO contingent, cheering. Courtesy of Kimball Livingston. Dan Nowlan in gray in the middle, front row. Me behind standing in his lee!
And of course, the impressive Rising Sun in the background.
I'm still trying to find the crew interviews after yesterday's race online. They played them at BMWO team base but in the very happy throng it was very hard to hear anything.
Kimball Livingston has again said it better than we could Kimball Livingston Blue Planet Times for a great explanation of the race and some super pictures.
It will be cold and gray again Sunday, tomorrow. Maybe rain, maybe snow???? North winds around 10 kts???? A 36 mile triangle course. Everyone still here in Valencia wants another race tomorrow.
Here's a pic of our cheering section yesterday. Some of the BMWO contingent, cheering. Courtesy of Kimball Livingston. Dan Nowlan in gray in the middle, front row. Me behind standing in his lee!
I'm still trying to find the crew interviews after yesterday's race online. They played them at BMWO team base but in the very happy throng it was very hard to hear anything.
Friday, February 12, 2010
A Great AC Day off Valencia!
Very tired here, and just starting to thaw out. Here's some pics that tell the story. Watching the start was a blast. Did someone say they would not do a dial-up????
Charging at Alinghi on Starboard
Playing Catchup
Crossing the Finish Line
Cheers and Horns at the Finish! USA 17 Wins her first race!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Open letter to Ellison & Bertarelli
Larry Ellison, Team BMW Oracle USA & Ernesto Bertarelli, Team Alinghi SNG,
33rd America's Cup competition
Thursday, 11 Feb 2010, Valencia, Spain
You have the attention of a much of the world watching you attempt to sail your two exciting boats for the America's Cup. Time is running out, it is time to act. There are 4 days from today left in the week you announced to sail this regatta.
It is clear that the existing race requirements will not be easily met. A second day is being wasted each time the race is postponed.
Tomorrow, Friday is the next opportunity to hold a race.
I suggest you schedule races for each of the next three days. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
That you race each day without intervening days off.
If the weather or sea state is not suitable for the scheduled race, 20 milw windward-leeward for instance, that you authorize the Race Committee to set and run a suitable course for the conditions, keeping usual safety concerns in mind.
If it becomes possible to run more than one race in a day, that the Race Committee be authorized to do so.
All the machinery and personnel you would need to do this are on site at the moment. If you will simply agree to use them you can complete this regatta this weekend.
I appeal to you to apply your the talents of your teams to do this.
Sincerely,
David Cort
Los Angeles Yacht Club & Transpacific Yacht Club Race Officer
33rd America's Cup competition
Thursday, 11 Feb 2010, Valencia, Spain
You have the attention of a much of the world watching you attempt to sail your two exciting boats for the America's Cup. Time is running out, it is time to act. There are 4 days from today left in the week you announced to sail this regatta.
It is clear that the existing race requirements will not be easily met. A second day is being wasted each time the race is postponed.
Tomorrow, Friday is the next opportunity to hold a race.
I suggest you schedule races for each of the next three days. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
That you race each day without intervening days off.
If the weather or sea state is not suitable for the scheduled race, 20 milw windward-leeward for instance, that you authorize the Race Committee to set and run a suitable course for the conditions, keeping usual safety concerns in mind.
If it becomes possible to run more than one race in a day, that the Race Committee be authorized to do so.
All the machinery and personnel you would need to do this are on site at the moment. If you will simply agree to use them you can complete this regatta this weekend.
I appeal to you to apply your the talents of your teams to do this.
Sincerely,
David Cort
Los Angeles Yacht Club & Transpacific Yacht Club Race Officer
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