Well, now that college sailing is on the offseason, we'll move to more current topics. Going on right now in sailing? Well we've got the America's Cup, Olympic trials will be heating up soon, and many other offshore races. I happened to catch the America's Cup LV Finals and semis so we'll recap on that.
Well this being an American based blog, we'll start with BMW Oracle. I was shocked and very upset at the performance. Why did BMW Oracle do so bad in the LV semis? Many will blame Dickson, and sure, he deserves some blame. But perhaps it was similar to the mavs downfall in the nba playoffs. It just happened. Spithill rocked the socks off the prestart and Dickson really didn't have a chance. As we sailors knkow, it's all about the start. The stat that says the most: BMW Oracle never led around a mark. In the whole series. That is a little pathetic. Nothing against LR, but come on. Not a single mark, and you're the favored team?
Meanwhile, the kiwis are dominating. Completely. 5-0 in the Finals. Now they ride in with confidence, motivation, and skill. It's turning out to be a very exciting AC regatta! Who will come out ahead in the end? Well we'll see who Allinghi pick as their helmsman. My guess, Ed Baird. He's their best shot at winning again.
So until the college season heats up again, I guess we'll just have to keep scouring the professional racing circuit trying to find interesting stories.
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