Grand Prix series.... 18 footers, mate

[Joe]

Rather than hijack the I 14 "over my head" thread.... I thought you might revel in the excitement of Aussie 18 foot skiff racing... also known as the Grand Prix series, for good reason. Big time pro sailing, big time sponsors, and of course....... spectacular crashes... Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxN33qW-n4E&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGuA-BL6OGQ&feature=related

During the 90's the old Outdoor Life Network (OLN) broadcast the regattas daily.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lExYNrpICW0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6hUSKXHwp0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuCNqec-GFQ&NR=1

 

[Don12364]

All this "Crash & Burn" is okay but these International moths really do fly!

Trapezes​

not allowed and they are limited to 11' long. They only weigh 65 lb.
Waterline length zero! - well almost.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCY1EAp9FfY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_UfYGO3Kg&feature=related

 

[Tim R.]

They both look fun to me. And I thought windsurfers and Hobies were fast.

 

[Joe]

They both look fun to me. And I thought windsurfers and Hobies were fast.

Yeah.... in california speak...... gnarly, dude! in new york speak..... F'ing Mental.