Artemis & Oracle training @Bermuda: ‘Crossroads’ close call…
A good demonstration of what AC sailors are facing racing these great & extreme AC45 Turbo Foiling weapons.
Source and Full story at oracle-team-usa.americascup.com/en/news/176_Splashdown-Quick-reflexes-and-razor-sharp-reaction-the-key.html
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…..”At these speeds, your reaction time is reduced, but it is the same reaction. You have to know what the plays are before you get into the situation. You know what your play is and what their counter-play is, so when you see they aren’t on their normal play, you are ready to make a quick adjustment.”
At closing speeds upwards of 50 knots, it better be quick.
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I just heard that my great sailing friend and former CEO of Hobiecat Europe has passed. May The endless oceans…
...Report was sent by an F18 Sailor, if you want Hobies reported send your own, we'll publish as usual. Cheers.
Looks like in your report the Hobies are not really present. Suggest to rewrite the article.
Thanks for the great report Wik. Great battle.
If I correctly read the results the overall winner this year is a Hobie16