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I'm actually really getting into this. The organisers have learnt a lot from the last one which was a bit of a sad debacle. There has been some pretty good racing already.

Team New Zealand were foiling while heading upwind during the last race, number 6, against Sweden. I didn't see them muff a single gybe. Averaging high twenties in low teens of wind. It's surreal to watch a boat go that fast and there's not even a hint of a white cap.

I'm liking team New Zealand to win next month against Oracle.

Just noticed race seven is online now too.

evlPanda said..


I'm liking team New Zealand to win next month against Oracle.

I liking how you are thinking The speeds they are doing are unbelievable. Its amazing how quickly the races are over now - its like a sprint with absolute no room for error.

A BIG call I know, but I am going to say that the Louis Vuitton coverage has been the best television I've ever watched!

The package including the graphics showing the wind, tide and even the disturbed wind coming of the wings is wonderful. These boasts set against Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and even Alcatraz! Very entertaining. Can't wait for the 34th AC finals now. The Kiwis will be hard to beat.

OK... so I watched race 8. There was fog so obviously there wasn't much wind about. I missed the wind speed but there was not a hint of white caps, looked to me to be around 10 knots. Also there was a tug/fire boat at the end shooting up a huge stream of water, again looked like poor conditions.

edit: from the official blog "With the windspeed up to 12 to 13 knots,"

Team New Zealand hit 41 knots as they crossed the finish line.

Check out the last leg from 18:30 into the video...