Recent comments from Members

  • adriaan
    03/08/2010 - 09:16
    In response to: VIDEO: Groupama40 Cowes Week crash
    He has a long lense on - I am guessing he didnt see it. Must have been gutted when he realised that he missed the shot of the day!
  • ptweetybus
    02/08/2010 - 15:16
    In response to: Ian Walker to skipper Abu Dhabi VOR entry
    Puma Avanti (ABN Two) already on her way out to Abu Dhabi as training boat.
  • andyb
    02/08/2010 - 14:30
    In response to: VIDEO: Groupama40 Cowes Week crash
    Okay...so was there like a boat full of topless models sitting right off the quay? I'm trying to figure out what else could've been so totally absorbing that the old fellow with the camera was completely oblivious to the Extreme 40 dredging a new chunk of harbor right next to him!
  • 403906
    30/07/2010 - 12:56
    In response to: XJ TeamOrigin
    Jaguar used to sponsor teh ex Brindabella in Australia in 1997 - 2000. However the boat lost its rig in two successive Syd-Hob races and was always named as the "Jinxed Lynx" due to the logo on its sails etc.
  • andyn
    30/07/2010 - 11:36
    In response to: Jaguar to back TeamOrigin
    Are they not using the BMO boats? In which case will be interesting to see exactly how the branding appears in reality.
  • Chr1s
    30/07/2010 - 11:14
    In response to: Mixed crew win Tornado Worlds
    Where were the Brits?
  • James Boyd
    29/07/2010 - 15:31
    In response to: Levelling the playing field (again)
    Think you will find their secret weapon, wingnut and super spy Adam May booked himself in months ago.
  • Poona-sailor
    29/07/2010 - 14:15
    In response to: Levelling the playing field (again)
    Well maybe they should buy a ticket and come down and learn a few things about wing sails in Newport this August, stop claiming disadvantage and start up the learning curve. It's the best opportunity they will ever have to see a flock of wings at the same time. We'd happily show them them around the boats. Magnus Clarke
  • andyn
    29/07/2010 - 13:19
    In response to: AC evaluation trials website live
    Just had a quick look at some of the clips. Taking the 'what boat' argument out my view is that two (port and starboard) remotely controlled cameras at the masthead give the most innovative view. Add in one decent roaming cameraman on the boat and you have all you need. Scrap the crappy music and just have mikes and good quality commentary. The masthead camera - if controllable can take really good footage of the other boat, not just look down the mainsail for us to comment on the trimmers ability.
  • James Boyd
    29/07/2010 - 12:57
    In response to: TeamOrigin crew line-up
    Technically most of them are still Swiss aren't they?
  • Jtat
    29/07/2010 - 12:22
    In response to: TeamOrigin crew line-up
    Good to see the Jaguar sponsorship as well but how does the "promote British" bit sit with more Kiwis on board....?
  • KingMonkey
    28/07/2010 - 16:37
    In response to: Jaguar to back TeamOrigin
    That's a lot of logo. . . I wonder how much cash they got in return. And how this sits with Volvo?
  • KingMonkey
    28/07/2010 - 16:20
    In response to: TeamOrigin crew line-up
    Great to see Fleury and Daubney in there, exactly the sort of quality - and in the right area (trimming) that TO needs. Good to have Ardern and Vila too, don't get me wrong.
  • 696616
    28/07/2010 - 11:52
    In response to: Jaguar to back TeamOrigin
    Does that mean AC 35 will be a cat and not a dog?
  • Tim Penfold
    27/07/2010 - 16:19
    In response to: Fifth overall
    Congratulations Rob, that picture is a corker, Launched!
  • benremocker
    27/07/2010 - 07:22
    In response to: Revolutionising the America's Cup
    This will be a huge push forward for AC, no matter which format they choose. The dramatic push forward to TV audiences and a fair playing field should rid us all of these decades of court battles dominating sailing news. The 49er class has some interesting plans for formats, have a read at: http://www.porttackcharter.com/2010/06/21/theater-style-racing-49ers-to-...
  • James Boyd
    26/07/2010 - 10:25
    In response to: 15 entries for Class 40 Worlds
    Apply that same argument to the Extreme 40 World Championship where they only had six boats!
  • LarsP
    24/07/2010 - 15:19
    In response to: 15 entries for Class 40 Worlds
    Can you really call a competition between boats from only four nations a World Championship?
  • melges20
    23/07/2010 - 13:22
    In response to: Revolutionising the America's Cup
    In the US, sailing is regarded as "only for the rich",,,ESPN changed that somewhat with the addition of Budwiser race cams on Dennis Conners Stars and Stripes in Perth, provided the non sailors with a new perspective on the sport...Hope the new trials go well in presenting new opportunities to open sailing to new fans.....
  • dmwdmw
    23/07/2010 - 12:47
    In response to: Revolutionising the America's Cup
    Both F1 and Moto GP are popular and watched globally. Aspects they have in common are multiple participant teams and a series of races throughout the year. The larger number of participants gives rise to a larger number of "television moments" and the battle for 4th or 5th can be interesting when 1st place is sewn up. The series based nature allows teams to come back from technical deficiencies and improve technology continually. I think this maintains the interest of the spectator. The time between America's cup events makes it harder to hold spectators attention. In addition, continued coverage would allow new spectators to learn about sail boat racing. This is essential if its popularity is to expand outside those who already race sail boats to a more general public interest. All in all I think the Blue Riband event for sailing has to move away from the match racing basis. America's cup technology racing every two weeks with multiple competitors: that is something I would definitely follow.
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