I just realized that Comanche got rid of the grinders. They are using power winches like Wild Oats XI.

Ty for putting this up, I wasn't able to watch the start, so doing this let me see it.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

Can't believe Comanche! Great job with the coverage.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

This edition is enjoying incredible luck, as the course was shrouded in dense smoke up until a day or so ago, Australia is burning like California has been burning, and this program is doing a good job of avoiding the subject. The race commenced under strong, steady winds, which make for fast, close racing. Another wonderful thing is the sea state, as the powerful winds which are building in intensity, have not whipped up big waves yet. A few hours of strong winds will create much larger waves, In these conditions, the boats can go fast without beating themselves to death on big waves. The yachtswo/men participating in this race are enjoying one of the few sports that does not require big stadiums, police presence, and concentrates lots of people in one place. Sailing, like everything else, is undergoing massive change, as boats which fly over the water are becoming common. In the conditions of this race start, the speeds would have been two or even three times as fast if foilers were allowed.

Thece ace numerous opportunities to describe the radically different hull design of Comanche. She is designed to heel way over at even light breezes, which brings most of the hull out of the water. The reduced wetted area means less resistance.

So nice of them to provde this high quality video with no voice overs!

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

@scottholman3982

2 жыл бұрын

@@Getsumsimm Actually, I have no idea. If Comanche were in the field, I would be inclined to vote for her, but I understand that Jim Cooney sold her to a Russian guy, so I don't know what will be happening there. Without Comanche, Wild Oats XI is the strong favorite. I am not familiar with LawConnect, is that the old Perpetual Loyal? I have not been paying any attention to what is happening, as I am not in Australia.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottholman3982 lawconnect is the super maxi. Christian Beck is the skipper.

@scottholman3982

2 жыл бұрын

@@Getsumsimm LawConnect is InfoTrack, which was Perpetual Loyal. This boat has been competitive every race I have seen, leading the fleet out of the heads one year. But Black Jack is a fast boat also, being an ex-Volvo 70. Hard to say.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottholman3982 agree with you mate but I think infotrack will win comfortably. We will see if I’m right in a fortnight.

Christmas Barbecue. You've got to love Australia.

@zoestrassfield248

4 жыл бұрын

And they jump off boats to go swimming with friendly sea lions! Australian Christmas sounds GREAT.

Bravo Guy’s Bravo!! 👍🏻

Would be nice to see a graphic showing the relative positions of the maxis. Comanche avoided the tight crowd on the starting line because the boat is difficult to handle in tight quarters with a bunch of smaller, more nimble boats. Comanche was within a few boat lengths at the start, but did not seem to be keeping up for a while.

how come the replay is wide screen and the live feed was 480 ??? i know if might be very expensive , but it would be wonderful if you have some kind of video updates during the race ... regardless , thanxs so much for putting the live start online so everyone around the world could watch it ...it made my Christmas evening

@emilejacobs2m53

4 жыл бұрын

because you can't stream in live in wide screen

@TheRuffusMD

4 жыл бұрын

@@emilejacobs2m53 i would not pretend to know the details on how to broadcast in 1080.. but i have never seen a live stream in 480 before and with 20 mins to go in the broadcast it changed to a wide screen 1080 broadcast .. the signal came directly from 7 and according to the live chat the you tube internet signal was about 30 seconds behind the tv broadcast stream . thus the signal had to be degraded when put on you tube , except for the last part.. i have seen many live events broadcast on you tube like this race and you tube always had a 1080 widescreen signal

@TheRuffusMD

4 жыл бұрын

regardless i was happy to see any signal from the race

@TechnikMeister2

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, the broadcast industry is still stuck in 4:5 so they have to zoom in to go 1080 and you lose resolution. Thats why the free to air (except ABC and SBS) don't stream to the internet yet.

@TheRuffusMD

4 жыл бұрын

@@TechnikMeister2 not to beat a dead horse but , the finish of the race is in perfect HD video... so all the talk about it is not possible to do live HD video simply is not true...just look at the finish

Respect to the camera man on that dingy. I'm sure they have a balancing system...but that was good camera work either way.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

Wow!!

Whisker pole. Been around for ever. And Interesting to hear Wild Oats skipper. Never trusted a shouter meself.

@bassmith448bassist5

3 жыл бұрын

I would last about 5 minutes aboard Wild Oats. I despise skippers that can't keep their (was gonna say something nasty here) demeanor cool and collected. I'd be over the side shortly after the start.

Before this there was kind of wind motorbike single foil UFO. Also.. Interesting new technology.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

HD only?

About time they allowed Ultimate Tris in this race. Blow the doors off any of these boats.

@fixento

4 жыл бұрын

Right, sure,

@samthomas4531

2 жыл бұрын

As owner of trimaran they would need another class cause be no match for an orma 60

suprised Sailing has not implemented when calling for an action such as sheet, and then they keep saying it, but then say it like it's not fast enough... just say "sheet on 3" or Sheet on 9, depending on the amount of effort needed

Why has sailing switched to black sails?

@scottholman3982

4 жыл бұрын

Sails are being made with carbon fiber now, which is black.

@custodianvrael6471

4 жыл бұрын

They look cooler?

I live in the wrong part of the world! Always felt like I was supposed to be born there!

Awesome coverage though some of these statistics seem to be a bit off. The 104 year old boat shows as being build in 1904 (making her 115 years old) and Darguet 3 shows as being built in 2016 and has 6 Hobarts listed (quite an accomplishment in 3 years)

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

At 0:20, yachtsman or yatchsman?

@zoestrassfield248

4 жыл бұрын

Also, wouldn't she be a yachts*woman*?

Pity no old Schooner. This canting keel business is “just not cricket”. Next thing no masts, just massive paragliders with hydrofoils

NOBODY WANTS TO SEE THE CREW WE WANT TO SEE THE BOATS

"The world is watching": Yeh in 720p. Typical Australia 4th best video quality to showcase our Premier Yacht race to the world. Well done Channel 7 you cheap bastards!

@mtl-ss1538

3 жыл бұрын

New Zealands billionaire Graeme Hart..!!!.. His 116 meter (380 ft) yacht Ulysses was in St John (US Virgin Islands) . . She was built by Kleven Yachts for Graeme Hart. . . He actually built two yachts; this one and a 107 meter, now named Andromeda. . . He reportedly sold Andromeda to billionaire Yuri Milner. . . In September 2019 & several messages that Milner also bought the 116 meter Ulysses (!). . . Hart in the meantime has bought the CRN yacht Cloud 9 and named her Odyssey. . . And we were also told that Hart bought the CRN yacht J’Ade. (And she is now on transport to New Zealand). .for the Americas Cup races in 2021..!!!

36:00 - 🤦‍♂️ get some knowledgable commentators, that tack was perfectly fine.

@Getsumsimm

2 жыл бұрын

Who do you think wins the 2021 edition? I can’t see LawConnect losing I think they are going to dominate.

Love the Sydney to Hobart but even if you waved a HUGE bag of $$$$ in front of me to crew ( I'll take a pass to be wet/seasick and used as a boat counterweight as sea spray slowly freezes by eyeballs)I would be running in the opposite direction so I tip my hat to those who take the plunge.

@scottholman3982

4 жыл бұрын

@Bruce Boyden How many people go out on multi-hulls for weekend sails to nearby harbors to spend the night? Motor racing enjoys large popularity, enhancing our obsession with individual mobility. These boats compare with Formula One in costs to campaign, so they are not seen all over the world.

@scottholman3982

4 жыл бұрын

@Bruce Boyden Millions to build Comanche, plus that level of crew does not come cheap.

Not sailing far from the edge of Flat Earth, but still safe.

SPECTATOR FLEET RUDE BE ON BELIEF YOUR WAKE IS AFFECTING THE RACE

Shit house coverage. No virtual laylines, terrible commentary while Jimmy is out on a boat for 1 min crosses. Adds during pre start. Only spoke about the maxis, what about the other starts

Just as boring as looking at wet paint dry.... 2 3 tacks and then one direction for a day. Way tooooo much focus on those big boats where people are riding without safety gear. Lets see diversity....