OLD FRIEND* Jun 28, 06:24
[Revised 11 July 05]
Just before Acts 4 and 5 old friend Rich Roberts wrote a column for the San Diego Log (that is also the lead item in the 28 June Scuttlebutt) about Peter Isler and the scoring system for the 32nd AC.
Nice bit about Peter, but IMHO Rich was off base about the scoring system. Given the support for the scoring system shown at the syndicate heads press conference, the close, exciting racing, and the overall results of the Acts, I wonder if Rich has a different view now?
While it is by no means perfekt, most if not all the Challengers are pleased with the CSS scoring system. Time will tell. In the meantime we hope Rich can get over to Malmoe or Trapani and experience the exciting, new-era Cup first hand. And it would be good to see Rich again on the Cup scene.
Rich Roberts
2005 Louis Vuitton ACC Season Championship Standings after two Acts:
1. Alinghi - 23 points
2. Emirates Team New Zealand - 21
2. Luna Rossa Challenge - 21
4. BMW Oracle Racing - 19
5. Victory Challenge - 15
6. Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team - 13
7. K-Challenge - 12
7. Desafío Español 2007 - 12
9. +39 Challenge - 8
10. United Internet Team Germany - 6
11 China Team - 4
12. Team Shosholoza - 2
*Speaking of, er, longtime friends, Jane "Red Bull" Eagleson is a good influence. We have been editing each other on and off for at least the last 15 years. If you have noticed a re-tooling of this piece, including the title, it is the result of Jane's firm but gentle guidance. When I get a minute, she deserves a "Cool People" posting, and do I ever have some great pictures to choose from. ;)
Just before Acts 4 and 5 old friend Rich Roberts wrote a column for the San Diego Log (that is also the lead item in the 28 June Scuttlebutt) about Peter Isler and the scoring system for the 32nd AC.
Nice bit about Peter, but IMHO Rich was off base about the scoring system. Given the support for the scoring system shown at the syndicate heads press conference, the close, exciting racing, and the overall results of the Acts, I wonder if Rich has a different view now?
While it is by no means perfekt, most if not all the Challengers are pleased with the CSS scoring system. Time will tell. In the meantime we hope Rich can get over to Malmoe or Trapani and experience the exciting, new-era Cup first hand. And it would be good to see Rich again on the Cup scene.
Rich Roberts
2005 Louis Vuitton ACC Season Championship Standings after two Acts:
1. Alinghi - 23 points
2. Emirates Team New Zealand - 21
2. Luna Rossa Challenge - 21
4. BMW Oracle Racing - 19
5. Victory Challenge - 15
6. Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team - 13
7. K-Challenge - 12
7. Desafío Español 2007 - 12
9. +39 Challenge - 8
10. United Internet Team Germany - 6
11 China Team - 4
12. Team Shosholoza - 2
*Speaking of, er, longtime friends, Jane "Red Bull" Eagleson is a good influence. We have been editing each other on and off for at least the last 15 years. If you have noticed a re-tooling of this piece, including the title, it is the result of Jane's firm but gentle guidance. When I get a minute, she deserves a "Cool People" posting, and do I ever have some great pictures to choose from. ;)
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