I am very happy for the Kiwis. They have proven to be the best so far. I just wish there had been some real racing. In the 18 races of the Semi-finals and finals, we saw two really interesting prestarts, 3 passes on the course and about one and half legs of any real tacking duels.
I understand the guys in front just being cool and covering, but the guys in the back never really tried. The Spanish gave it a good try, but were out classed. Oracle/BMW (note I did not say Americans) made one great pass after getting a good puff, and that was about it. And the Italians made it interesting today, but threw the race away yesterday with that early lee tack. WHAT WAS THAT ANYWAY? The rest of the races where boring follow the leader races with little to no real challenges.
The most impressive thing to watch was the flawless sail handling by the Kiwis. Their gybes were amazing.
I sure hope the racing is more interesting in the America's Cup.
Give me the 12's in Perth. Now that was racing.
Oh, and sorry all you Kiwis, I will be rooting for Alingi. Why, because they at least will have an American driving the boat even if the rest of the team are Kiwis.
Joe Walter #24