Little country, big courage. It does not matter what it is, sailing, rugby, cricket, when they have equivalent technology, they will almost certainly win.
For some reason I prefer watching them win as challengers as opposed to defenders I don't know why to be honest. Not that I'm not happy for them winning the event. I just enjoy watching them win when they're not the favorite.
Matt nice summary. I would love to see a piece on what did NZ do better than the others ie why did they win and what do the others need to improve in order to beat them
The AC has everything, skill subtlety, talent and knowledge. Yes, it's always harder for the challengers, but let's not forget, the kiwis have been in that place too. And at least they aren't manipulating the rules all the time to suit themselves as much as the Americans did a campaign or two ago.
I can’t work out why, but despite my love of the AC and the astounding advances in tech, I found 2024 final a boring event ;(. I actually enjoyed the LVC far more interesting.
@@robinhodgkinsonMe too. I'd say it was partly NZ's clear superiority. But also, ugh, why the heck are they ever racing in 6-7 knots wind? Absolutely brutal to watch any race where foilers come off for lack of wind.
Good recap although 'how' nz won wasn't really answered. That's for another episode on the technicalities of a winning design which would be interesting.
Correct! They never showed their full potential the last AC in Auckland.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the Americas Cup in Barcelona from start to finish. The only not so good bit for me was the crap overhyped stage show at the end. By that I don't mean the dignitaries, I'm talking the shallow talent of the designated carnival barker on stage. I don't recall his name and that doesn't bother me in the least.
Nicely put together summary thx! Well done execution wise to the Kiwi sailors and even more so to their syndicate for writing rules that they can excel at to win (-8
Are you sure? I thought the rules were decided in conjunction with the Challenger of Record )(ie Ben Ainslie), and here he was racing for it in the final. I can't understand how the rule writer has an advantage (according to yous). It is the same for everyone, it is agreed before hand, and everyone knows where they stand.
I was hoping the Italians or the French would win and the Cup would be back in boats that flew kites, had grinders and the trailing boat could put bad air on the leader downwind - maybe a TP 60 or somesuch. Real nasty pre starts with yelling and umpires in close. No luck. Bummer as these things are not boats, they have nothing in common with 99% of the boats out on the weekend. This has nothing to do with what I want to see. I watched it on UA-cam but it was like eating white bread - I was unsatisfied after consumption.
You can watch that type of racing all over the world on any weekend. The America's Cup has always been about the forefront of innovation. Enough with the "let's do it how we did it 50 years ago". That isn't, never was and never will be how the AC works.
Little country, big courage. It does not matter what it is, sailing, rugby, cricket, when they have equivalent technology, they will almost certainly win.
For some reason I prefer watching them win as challengers as opposed to defenders I don't know why to be honest.
Not that I'm not happy for them winning the event. I just enjoy watching them win when they're not the favorite.
A great summary thank you.
Matt nice summary. I would love to see a piece on what did NZ do better than the others ie why did they win and what do the others need to improve in order to beat them
We're working on it David, plenty of gossip and speculation but not so much in the way of hard facts......yet... Standby!
The AC has everything, skill subtlety, talent and knowledge. Yes, it's always harder for the challengers, but let's not forget, the kiwis have been in that place too. And at least they aren't manipulating the rules all the time to suit themselves as much as the Americans did a campaign or two ago.
you mean for decades more like
That was a summary of what happened - but I was hoping for some analysis of how
Thanks for that wrap. I have been waiting patiently for a full team ineos wrap but nothing! Which is pretty shitty actually. 🎉
I can’t work out why, but despite my love of the AC and the astounding advances in tech, I found 2024 final a boring event ;(. I actually enjoyed the LVC far more interesting.
Could it be that sense of inevitability? ; )
@@robinhodgkinsonMe too. I'd say it was partly NZ's clear superiority. But also, ugh, why the heck are they ever racing in 6-7 knots wind? Absolutely brutal to watch any race where foilers come off for lack of wind.
@ Emm, no I think it’s just the one on one monotony; I enjoyed the LVC competition with many different boats.
Facts. Wish there was more fleet racing
Need one full second per frame to even attempt to focus without pain
Intro too flashy pants!!😢
Good recap although 'how' nz won wasn't really answered. That's for another episode on the technicalities of a winning design which would be interesting.
We're working on it!
Emirates vs Ineos lets go again!
Cunning kiwis never showed there full potential……
Correct! They never showed their full potential the last AC in Auckland.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Americas Cup in Barcelona from start to finish. The only not so good bit for me was the crap overhyped stage show at the end. By that I don't mean the dignitaries, I'm talking the shallow talent of the designated carnival barker on stage. I don't recall his name and that doesn't bother me in the least.
The Kiwis were just too fast ⛳
Nicely put together summary thx!
Well done execution wise to the Kiwi sailors and even more so to their syndicate for writing rules that they can excel at to win (-8
That's one of the reasons the Americas Cup has always been so hard to win, in that there has always been an advantage to the defender
Are you sure? I thought the rules were decided in conjunction with the Challenger of Record )(ie Ben Ainslie), and here he was racing for it in the final. I can't understand how the rule writer has an advantage (according to yous). It is the same for everyone, it is agreed before hand, and everyone knows where they stand.
How?
They had the faster boat is how.
When was it decided to change from 'first to nine' to 'first to seven'? Was there any official announcement?
Umm it's only once in it's history it's been first to nine
@davidharris8567 but they did advertise and posted a calendar showing "first to 9" also for AC37
@@Sean40Kdidn't see that, all advertising I had seen was first to seven as it was in Bermuda and Auckland
Used to be first to 5 back in the day
I was hoping the Italians or the French would win and the Cup would be back in boats that flew kites, had grinders and the trailing boat could put bad air on the leader downwind - maybe a TP 60 or somesuch. Real nasty pre starts with yelling and umpires in close. No luck. Bummer as these things are not boats, they have nothing in common with 99% of the boats out on the weekend. This has nothing to do with what I want to see. I watched it on UA-cam but it was like eating white bread - I was unsatisfied after consumption.
That old racing for the America's cup is brown bread dead ⛳
Bring back black and white TV as well.
You can watch that type of racing all over the world on any weekend. The America's Cup has always been about the forefront of innovation. Enough with the "let's do it how we did it 50 years ago". That isn't, never was and never will be how the AC works.
Most boring AC in living memory. Essentially zero match racing.
The dominant theme of AC racing has always been one sided races.