America's Cup 2017

[TheTrueReview]

My favourite sporting event. Spectacular and super-fast.

Have watched all of the challenger play-offs and now the defender series has started. If you haven't seen it, it's worth a look ...

 

[azgreg]

I've been watching some of it. I liked it better pre foil.

 

[one_chip_short]

I find it hard to call it a sail boat ... maybe we could get the USGA to help with the rules and get the boats back in the water.

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

That type of racing is fantastic!

 

[TheTrueReview]

Since 2007 the top speed of America's Cup boats has gone from 18 to over 50 knots, a nearly 180% increase. Rocket sleds. Love it.

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

Since 2007 the top speed of America's Cup boats has gone from 18 to over 50 knots, a nearly 180% increase. Rocket sleds. Love it.

That is a crazy jump in speed!

 

[TheTrueReview]

... and the Kiwis win the America's Cup.

No mistake sailing and a faster boat. Hard to beat that.

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

... and the Kiwis win the America's Cup.

No mistake sailing and a faster boat. Hard to beat that.

Was watching a little on Sunday. Amazed by the speed and maneuverability.