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South Carolina | Any sense O just does better in heavier air? Yes - their aero package is better but I think the moderate air issues are more about technique than anything
Jake Kohl
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On the Water | "We have now seen more passing in this Cup than any other Americas Cup dating back to the first defense in 1870."
That'll shut 'um up.
Philip
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On the Water | In case anybody's wondering. There is a race on, live on NBCSN.
Philip
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On the Water | That's the best speed Oracle has ever done on a tack. low of 13.5 knots.
Philip
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On the Water | Oracle hitting 30 knots upwind
Philip
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On the Water | Oracle foiling upwind at 32-33 knots
Philip
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On the Water | Low speed last tack 12.5 Knots Oracle
Philip
USA #1006
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On the Water | Low speed last tack 15.2 knots Oracle
Philip
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On the Water | 350 meter delta. Quick, what's the fat lady doing?
Philip
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On the Water | Delta 33 seconds gate 3 for Oracle. Who woulda' thought
Philip
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On the Water | You could say that Oracle just ran a flawless race, if there ever was a perfect one, this race would be it.
Philip
USA #1006
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On the Water | Here is an amazing stat.
Oracle AVERAGE speed: 31.63 knots NZ 31.32 knots
that's average speed
Philip
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