NZMRC -- Day 4 (Final) Nov 27, 08:45
Congrats to ETNZ's Dean Barker who defended his NZMRC title, beating our guys in the hotly contested final 3-2. And nice work by Dicko & Co., breezing through the round robins and summarily dismissing K-Challenge's Cameron Appleton 2-0 in the semis before the tough and close final with Mr Barker.
With Luna Rossa's James Spithill also sailing well on the Match Racing circuit, and the consistent performance of Alinghi's helmsmen in the various 2005 events, there can be little doubt that the "big four" -- or so the media have come to call Alinghi, BMW ORACLE, Luna Rossa and ETNZ -- will again be the ones to keep a close eye on in AC racing during 2006.
It will be interesting to watch the relative performances of these teams as our new ACC yachts come on line over the course of next (northern hemisphere) Spring and Summer. It's one thing to win match races in small one-designs; quite another to lead large teams, on and off the water, in the technically-complex and pressure-cooker world of the of the America's Cup.
As usual, click to enlarge.
With Luna Rossa's James Spithill also sailing well on the Match Racing circuit, and the consistent performance of Alinghi's helmsmen in the various 2005 events, there can be little doubt that the "big four" -- or so the media have come to call Alinghi, BMW ORACLE, Luna Rossa and ETNZ -- will again be the ones to keep a close eye on in AC racing during 2006.
It will be interesting to watch the relative performances of these teams as our new ACC yachts come on line over the course of next (northern hemisphere) Spring and Summer. It's one thing to win match races in small one-designs; quite another to lead large teams, on and off the water, in the technically-complex and pressure-cooker world of the of the America's Cup.
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As usual, click to enlarge.by TFE
