For sail racing fans, another site, http://americascup.tumblr.com is also worth visiting. Following is a hint of what you will find.
An amazing moment in Race 8 of the America’s Cup. The New Zealand boat saw a heel angle just shy of 45 degrees when they tacked without enough hydraulic pressure to fully tack the wing sail…. still hard to believe that they did not go over.
Oracle’s re-built AC17, foiling on San Francisco Bay.
Did you know the San Francisco agreement required Ellison’s team to invest $80 million to renovate city-managed piers to get them ready for the regatta, and raise $270 million to manage and operate the event in exchange for rights and concessions to the race? Check out the sites noted to find out more.
