AC35- Oh yeah, it's on!

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
Oracle and Artemis had their new AC45 foilers out for trials on San Francisco Bay this week. They may be smaller than the 2013 winner, but Oracle is fast. In the video (2:20) on a downwind run the boat appears to be doing +60 mph! Artemis can't keep up.

You lucky Bay Area sailors!
 
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Jan 22, 2008
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Islander Freeport, 41 Ketch Longmont, CO
Way too Cool!!!

I know its all technology I'll mostly never see on my little 28' monohull but... its still fun to watch.
 
Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 34 Alameda CA
That area is beautiful, is that San Francisco?
Yep, the Bay. Too bad the races are going to be held in Bermuda next time. Even though it didn't turn enough of a profit, it sure was cool to see up close and personal. One day we went to the Alameda movie house (admission - Free) and watched on a digital HD IMAX screen. We felt like we were going to fall into the water. Then we were able to go out on the bay and watch them blast by on our own boat. Finally we saw the last two days of racing at the Sausalito Yacht Club bar. They had a great big TV in front of huge windows. First we would see all the action when they were down by the GG Bridge. When they got up to the city front we could see them directly almost 5 miles away and really appreciate how fast they moved.

Two weeks before the finals my wife and I were out on the bay practically alone and had seen them miles away. We forgot about them until ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06lHg3DZEs

It would be great to have that here again.
 
Oct 24, 2010
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Hunter 30 Everett, WA
Interesting and no one is clipped in. It seems like that could be worked out with quick releases in case of capsize. Certainly high dollar high risk, but fun. Thanks for sharing.
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Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
Wow Allan, that was a close encounter! You were a like a race mark.
 
Oct 17, 2011
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Ericson 29 Southport..
Oh wow, that was super cool. What I would give for a ride on one of those boats.

Has it occurred to you that they came over for a closer look, and then decided they did not want to race your boat?:)
 
Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 34 Alameda CA
Oh wow, that was super cool. What I would give for a ride on one of those boats.

Has it occurred to you that they came over for a closer look, and then decided they did not want to race your boat?:)
They probably saw the killer Chihuahua on board giving them the evil eye and decided to move on.