John E Davies Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) The American boat is out after the Semi Finals Day 2, they crashed hard in an earlier trial and put a big hole in the hull. They were fast though, they posted the fastest speed of 53 knots (61 mph) on Day 1 in very strong winds. This is pretty good coverage of that day. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rPmeg70tVtM I love watching these pull away from the support and camera chase boats. Those have to cut across the course before the marks to catch up. John Davies Spokane WA Edited February 3, 2021 by John E Davies 1 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 4, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2021 Yep - been watching it too. Certainly this is a very "different" type of "sailing". But, still interesting to watch. Indeed, that American boat was fast but apparently not as stable as the Italian boat. And, it really did appear that the Americans were out-sailed in virtually all aspects and that was even before the hole in the boat deal (caused by the Americans taking a very risky move when they were in the lead of that race). Hopefully we will learn from this poor showing. Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted February 4, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2021 Yes, we've been watching.. It's been a real bummer for usa. But, as always in the sailing (and camping) community, everyone reached out and helped when the foil broke away last week. Thank you, especially, New Zealand! No one lost, the vessel saved. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. Dc compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackofBeyond Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I'm not so certain you call these sail boats. Sail foils .... Really impressive tech. 1 Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Maybe we should resurrect the old airplane term "flying boat"? Or a kind of hover plane? Cool video: What Happened to Giant Ekranoplans? John Davies Spokane WA Edited February 13, 2021 by John E Davies 1 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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