DEVELOPMENTS OVER TUNISIA Oct 4, 09:53
At this morning's HOD (heads of department) meeting, Team Meteorologist Chris Bedford said "today's racing could be affected by developments over Tunisia."
Those last three words puts this entire Act 8, indeed the 32nd America's Cup, in perspective. Toto, it for sure ain't Kansas anymore, nor Newport, Freo, San Diego or Auckland.
Not only are we in Europe for the first time, but in non-Anglo surroundings. Here in Trapani we find ourselves in what can only be called the most AC-crazy country in the world. Italy has three teams, all supported by wildly-cheering shoreside crowds -- the only country this time around with more than one team. And as to being a non-Anglo Cup, it's perhaps worth mentioning again that this Cup has the most number of countries (10) with first-time challenges representing China, Germany and South Africa.
Moreover, with the exception of 1988, it is the first time there has not been a team connected with the New York Yacht Club. However, NYYC can be proud that their presence is still felt -- most directly in the strong and steadying influence of NYYC Past Commodore Dyer Jones who serves as overall regatta director. Thank goodness.
This morning it's overcast and still. But clearing skies and warmer temps, and tricky winds, are forecast for this afternoon. Likely starting delays and possibly even abandonments as the RC searches for stable winds.
Today's script, and setting, could not be more perfekt for the final scene of Act 8.
Tuesday's Tunisian influences.
Today's pairing list is here.
Finally, check the Valencia Sailing site for Gilles Martin-Raget's shots of the photo finish with ETNZ. Slightly different perspective from those we blogged last night.
Those last three words puts this entire Act 8, indeed the 32nd America's Cup, in perspective. Toto, it for sure ain't Kansas anymore, nor Newport, Freo, San Diego or Auckland.
Not only are we in Europe for the first time, but in non-Anglo surroundings. Here in Trapani we find ourselves in what can only be called the most AC-crazy country in the world. Italy has three teams, all supported by wildly-cheering shoreside crowds -- the only country this time around with more than one team. And as to being a non-Anglo Cup, it's perhaps worth mentioning again that this Cup has the most number of countries (10) with first-time challenges representing China, Germany and South Africa.
Moreover, with the exception of 1988, it is the first time there has not been a team connected with the New York Yacht Club. However, NYYC can be proud that their presence is still felt -- most directly in the strong and steadying influence of NYYC Past Commodore Dyer Jones who serves as overall regatta director. Thank goodness.
This morning it's overcast and still. But clearing skies and warmer temps, and tricky winds, are forecast for this afternoon. Likely starting delays and possibly even abandonments as the RC searches for stable winds.
Today's script, and setting, could not be more perfekt for the final scene of Act 8.
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Tuesday's Tunisian influences.Today's pairing list is here.
Finally, check the Valencia Sailing site for Gilles Martin-Raget's shots of the photo finish with ETNZ. Slightly different perspective from those we blogged last night.
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