Larry certainly could have rescheduled or remoted in. Why did he allow this potential scheduling conflict in the first place?

Who cares??????

Mike

The first race was on when he was scheduled to talk - that would have been tough. The "scheduled" racing was supposed to end last sunday...we're on extended time because of the previous weather delays (reduced wind limits compounded that) and Oracle's penalty. It's a best of 17 series and we've already raced 18 races.

First one to blink looses.

I can't believe we're discussing this...

Mike

Pick your horse.
Time to announce who you're pulling for. I'll pull for the underdog for the greatest sporting comeback of all times.

ORACLE for the win.

Who's your pick?


PS: Karl, you can't pic both boats to crash and sink before the finish.

Race 19 - 1:15pm
+1.4 flood - 24.4 knot wind limit
Forecast windy all day, building through afternoon. 20-25 knots. Slightly windier than yesterday.

From the west?

Well, depends on which App . . .

I can't allow myself to get on the bandwagon at this point, but Oracle does look good. Maybe I can help push?

Mike

BTW, during yesterday's presser, Jimmy mentioned that the daily pep talk is given by a team member that he wouldn't name. Any chance Uncle Larry shows up at the morning team meetings each day?

Mike

I kinda had Samuel L. Jackson in mind when he said that.

I was thinking it might be this guy.

Here it is, in case you have been in a coma for the last month. Anybody who comes on here, during the race, and ask where/what the link is to view the race must buy merchandise from Rick's Online Store.

YouTube Internationally
Racing on YouTube is blacked out in North America. Use Stealthy (Chrome and Firefox browsers), or any number of location proxy fakers as the work around. YouTube has two camera choices, one which is what is broadcast on NBCSN, the other is the LiveLine overlays from the helicopter overhead view.

NBCSN starting at 1:00 pm PT

Virtual Eye should be up on a second tab. Great for audio during commercials and live replays yourself. Yes, you can pause, reverse, fast forward, etc. live during the race.

Phone Apps work flawlessly.

Rootin' for Oracle, but I've already been proven wrong in thinking ETNZ would walk away with it.A whole lot of what ifs up to now. Either way ,at this point they both have earned the win.

This could definitely go either way at this point. Just hope it's not a runaway after Mark 1...

Mike

Will ETNZ use their "get out of jail free" card today or do you think they are ready to go home with or without the cup?

Been pulling for Oracle since we started - gotta stick with them....

That said - regardless of who wins, I want to see a street brawl out there for ~25min!

The best and worst part of today is - we will finally crown a winner BUT this will put and end to what has simply been great racing and development since I started following late last year. I've thoroughly enjoyed the development of the class and everyone's boats. I've enjoyed watching the LV series rooting for Artemis. I've enjoyed the precision the Kiwi's have displayed along with their professionalism. And finally, I've enjoyed watching and rooting for the home team do battle here in these finals and make this a cup to remember....

I gotta give Larry credit, it's been a thoroughly enjoyable, exciting, and entertaining regatta and I simply love the technology!

In thinking that ETNZ will not use the card today, I am not even sure they can?

He's Back.





as in Dalton.

Wind 270 at 9.1 kts, 11.9 kts peak
Wind forecast WSW 18-25 kts at race time
current 1.4 kt flood, wind limit 24.4 kts