America's Cup... This aint Yacht racing!

Started by BridgeTroll, September 10, 2013, 10:17:57 AM

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BridgeTroll

September 10, 2013, 10:17:57 AM
These boats are moving at speeds of up to 50 mph... Check it!

http://www.youtube.com/v/zY5S66FGfTM

In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

If_I_Loved_you

#1
September 10, 2013, 10:30:08 AM
America's Cup... This aint Yacht racing! You're 100% right Bridgetroll this race is about Billionaires and Cheaters!

BridgeTroll

#2
September 10, 2013, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: If_I_Loved_you on September 10, 2013, 10:30:08 AM
America's Cup... This aint Yacht racing! You're 100% right Bridgetroll this race is about Billionaires and Cheaters!

Whatever... did ya watch the damn video?  ::) :o
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

If_I_Loved_you

#3
September 10, 2013, 10:55:45 AM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 10, 2013, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: If_I_Loved_you on September 10, 2013, 10:30:08 AM
America's Cup... This aint Yacht racing! You're 100% right Bridgetroll this race is about Billionaires and Cheaters!

Whatever... did ya watch the damn video?  ::) :o
Whatever... did ya watch the damn video? I did one better bridgetroll I watched it live on TV! So I didn't have to watch your DAMN VIDEO! And I hope Team New Zealand Wins the America's Cup in 2013!

BridgeTroll

#4
September 10, 2013, 10:57:33 AM
wonderful... :o
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

If_I_Loved_you

#5
September 10, 2013, 11:00:09 AM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 10, 2013, 10:57:33 AM
wonderful... :o
THE SCANDAL: Oracle Team USA was caught illegally modifying 45-foot catamarans that were used in the warmup regattas called the America's Cup World Series. An international jury issued the harshest penalties in the 162-year history of the America's Cup. Besides docking Oracle two points, wing trimmer Dirk de Ridder was booted from the regatta, along with two shore crew members. Grinder Matt Mitchell was banned from the first four races and the syndicate was fined $250,000. Although Spithill and syndicate CEO Russell Coutts were never implicated, the jury said it "seems inconceivable that boat riggers initiated these changes without the knowledge of managers, or the direction of sailors, if not skippers." Spithill has been almost defiant, saying Oracle is a clear underdog. He also called on locals to support the crew. "We want to keep the Cup here. These guys don't," he said at a news conference, referring to ETNZ skipper Dean Barker and trimmer Glenn Ashby. "We're counting on San Franciscans to come out and support us."  http://www.kens5.com/sports/222745541.html

Non-RedNeck Westsider

#6
September 10, 2013, 11:10:34 AM
JFC, IILY.... 

Two things about racing that you obviously need to understand:

1.)  "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'." ~ Unknown

AND

2.)  "If you ain't first, you're last." ~ Ricky Bobby

The rest of it is just gamesmanship.  Give it a rest.  ::)
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BridgeTroll

#7
September 10, 2013, 11:12:53 AM
The video is incredible... the speed, San francisco bay, alcatraz, golden gate... too cool... 8)
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Non-RedNeck Westsider

#8
September 10, 2013, 11:17:45 AM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 10, 2013, 11:12:53 AM
The video is incredible... the speed, San francisco bay, alcatraz, golden gate... too cool... 8)

I skipped ahead and watched a few minutes, and I have to agree - it was pretty cool to see.  Unfortunately, I don't have a clue about the tactics used, strategy or sailing in general, but the part I watched had quite a few tacks from the New Zealand team in which the US Team had ROW(?), so they couldn't quite seem to pass.  This was just after the US took them over after Alcatraz. 

If I were flipping channels and caught this, I'd probably stay there for a while, so thanks for the post.
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If_I_Loved_you

#9
September 10, 2013, 11:25:33 AM
Quote from: Non-RedNeck Westsider on September 10, 2013, 11:10:34 AM
JFC, IILY.... 

Two things about racing that you obviously need to understand:

1.)  "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'." ~ Unknown

AND

2.)  "If you ain't first, you're last." ~ Ricky Bobby

The rest of it is just gamesmanship.  Give it a rest.  ::)
"An international jury issued the harshest penalties in the 162-year history of the America's Cup."  Non-RedNeck Westsider is proud that America cheats :o and this is gamesmanship in his eyes? God I pray you are not raising any children with this kind of Attitude? ::)

Non-RedNeck Westsider

#10
September 10, 2013, 11:35:42 AM
Quote from: If_I_Loved_you on September 10, 2013, 11:25:33 AM

"An international jury issued the harshest penalties in the 162-year history of the America's Cup."  Non-RedNeck Westsider is proud that America cheats :o and this is gamesmanship in his eyes? God I pray you are not raising any children with this kind of Attitude? ::)

Hahahaha... you're so f'ing idyllic.  Is there room in your plastic bubble for one more?
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If_I_Loved_you

#11
September 10, 2013, 11:42:32 AM
Quote from: Non-RedNeck Westsider on September 10, 2013, 11:35:42 AM
Quote from: If_I_Loved_you on September 10, 2013, 11:25:33 AM

"An international jury issued the harshest penalties in the 162-year history of the America's Cup."  Non-RedNeck Westsider is proud that America cheats :o and this is gamesmanship in his eyes? God I pray you are not raising any children with this kind of Attitude? ::)

Hahahaha... you're so f'ing idyllic.  Is there room in your plastic bubble for one more?
No your head takes up to much space?

Non-RedNeck Westsider

#12
September 10, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
Quote from: If_I_Loved_you on September 10, 2013, 11:42:32 AM
No your head takes up to much space?

Are you asking me or telling me?
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If_I_Loved_you

#13
September 10, 2013, 12:01:06 PM
Quote from: Non-RedNeck Westsider on September 10, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
Quote from: If_I_Loved_you on September 10, 2013, 11:42:32 AM
No your head takes up to much space?

Are you asking me or telling me?
Telling You for both of us are in the plastic bubble?

Non-RedNeck Westsider

#14
September 10, 2013, 12:09:45 PM
Somewhat back to topic.... 

Why are you against America's team in the race that BT posted, IILY?
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