Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to go out with the Prada tender. I am still adjusting to how the Event works. I will confess I learned a great deal yesterday.
After a fleet race which determined the pairing for the match race series in which each pair would sail 3 races and the winner would advance to the semi-finals today. The New Zealand team had an unfortunate capsize. I was very surprised how long it took to right the boat. I cannot confirm but one report said that this was the first time that a boat had capsized with a mast extension. I have to assume that it quickly filled with water, acting as a counterbalance, rendering the normal procedures difficult. The New Zealand team drifted with the current for more than an hour before successfully righting the boat and towing it back to the base camp for repair.
we watched helplessly as the team’s tenders made numerous attempts to right the boat. The Italian team offered help and stood by.
I wonder after this experience with a 45 foot catamaran what might be considered with the future 72 foot cats?
Tonight is the America’s cup Hall of Fame induction at Marble house. the inductees are: Gerard Lambert, Patrizio Bertelli, and Jon Wright
