America's Cup - Page 2

Mr Quatro · 09-25-13, 10:13 AM

I wonder if you could launch a plane with one of these rigs, just enough lift for a plane to take off on it's on power or even a sail plane or how about a snowmobile rigged with these kind of sails?

Now that would be some kind of experience providing there were no trees around that is.

Schroeder · 09-25-13, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

I wonder if you could launch a plane with one of these rigs, just enough lift for a plane to take off on it's on power or even a sail plane or how about a snowmobile rigged with these kind of sails?

Now that would be some kind of experience providing there were no trees around that is.

You need about 90 km/h to launch most gliders and make them climb.

Catfish · 09-26-13, 10:33 AM

I like sailing and do quite a bit myself, i have also seen those 'boats' several times, but would you really call what they do 'sailing' ?

Gargamel · 09-15-13, 09:30 PM

OMG!

What a save!

Bad seamanship to get themselves into that position in the first place, but great seamanship to save the boat!

But in the process of almost losing their boat completely, the fouled the american boat (failed to yeild right of way) and therefore lost the race.

Jimbuna · 09-16-13, 08:37 AM

Absolutely amazing

TarJak · 09-16-13, 09:13 AM

Much more exciting sailing than the old 12m days.

Gargamel · 09-25-13, 01:22 AM

ALL EVEN!!!!

8 - 8

Oracle wins 7 straight to come back from 8-1!!

http://www.americascup.com/en/results-standings

ONE RACE TO WIN IT ALL!

Watch it! NBCSN 4pm EST.

bertieck476 · 09-25-13, 03:21 AM

This series could not have been made up, unbelievable comeback its fascinating to watch.

@Tarjak, they certainly are exciting, just done a weeks racing here in England and Crusader and Italia were match racing everyday and them old 12m are pretty impressive for displacement boats, seeing them powered up at close quarters is awesome.

Schroeder · 09-25-13, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

ALL EVEN!!!!

8 - 8

Oracle wins 7 straight to come back from 8-1!!

That only leaves one conclusion: The American boat is doped!

Jimbuna · 09-25-13, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

ALL EVEN!!!!

8 - 8

Oracle wins 7 straight to come back from 8-1!!

http://www.americascup.com/en/results-standings

ONE RACE TO WIN IT ALL!

Watch it! NBCSN 4pm EST.

All because the Brit Ben Ainslie took over as Team Tactician

09-15-13, 09:30 PM	#4
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	OMG! What a save! Bad seamanship to get themselves into that position in the first place, but great seamanship to save the boat! But in the process of almost losing their boat completely, the fouled the american boat (failed to yeild right of way) and therefore lost the race. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

09-16-13, 08:37 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely amazing __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-25-13, 01:22 AM	#7
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	ALL EVEN!!!! 8 - 8 Oracle wins 7 straight to come back from 8-1!! http://www.americascup.com/en/results-standings ONE RACE TO WIN IT ALL! Watch it! NBCSN 4pm EST. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

09-25-13, 10:13 AM	#1
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wonder if you could launch a plane with one of these rigs, just enough lift for a plane to take off on it's on power or even a sail plane or how about a snowmobile rigged with these kind of sails? Now that would be some kind of experience providing there were no trees around that is.

09-26-13, 10:33 AM	#3
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,799 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I like sailing and do quite a bit myself, i have also seen those 'boats' several times, but would you really call what they do 'sailing' ?

09-16-13, 09:13 AM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Much more exciting sailing than the old 12m days.

09-25-13, 03:21 AM	#8
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	This series could not have been made up, unbelievable comeback its fascinating to watch. @Tarjak, they certainly are exciting, just done a weeks racing here in England and Crusader and Italia were match racing everyday and them old 12m are pretty impressive for displacement boats, seeing them powered up at close quarters is awesome.