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March 23, 2017 By Jack Griffin 9 Comments

Video – First Racing in America’s Cup Class Catamarans

America’s Cup Class catamarans racing for the first time! Watch the pre-start between Oracle’s Jimmy Spithill and Land Rover BAR’s Ben Ainslie. With port tack entry, Oracle is allowed to enter the starting box 10 seconds ahead of starboard tack, right of way Land Rover BAR. But they are late and cannot cross in front of BAR. Both boats go into a dial up.

Comments

  1. Ron Witzel, S/C Marin YC says

    March 24, 2017 at 02:46

    Wow, almost like a traditional yacht match race!

    Reply
    • Jack Griffin says

      March 24, 2017 at 19:41

      I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more, Ron. This will be a race of speed and boat handling, not match racing skills. IMHO, of course.

      Reply
  2. jan says

    March 24, 2017 at 14:54

    Thanks Jack
    That was really cool

    Reply
  3. Kimberly DuBois says

    March 24, 2017 at 17:39

    Thanks for keeping us in the action Jack!

    Reply
    • Jack Griffin says

      March 24, 2017 at 19:40

      My pleasure, Kimberly. I’m sure I have more fun researching this stuff than my readers have when they read it. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tim Gossett says

    March 24, 2017 at 19:08

    Jack,

    Why do these boats trim down by the bow?

    Thanks,

    Tim

    Reply
    • Jack Griffin says

      March 24, 2017 at 19:39

      It’s partly to get the windward rudder out of the water and reduce drag, but that is a secondary benefit. I will get a more complete explanation and publish it.

      Reply
  5. Mike says

    March 27, 2017 at 22:09

    Fantastic. These things never stop impressing me

    Reply
    • Jack Griffin says

      March 27, 2017 at 22:11

      Hi Mike, they impress me too! Pretty astonishing machines, and very difficult to sail well!

      Reply

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