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pwhallon
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Initially Posted - 02/26/2003 : 19:47:01

HI,

ESPN has moved the coverage to midnight. It looks like they are fed up with this event and don't want to reserve high dollar time for it anymore.

Why don't they change the rules, make the boats stronger and go racing? Do a best out of 15 or something, in winds up to 35 knots or so. Mix it up so they have to compete in different weather.

Or go to a one design type of event.

Make it a competition between nations like it used to be.

I don't know. It's no fun this time. You wait 4 to 5 years and get a crappy event.

Whitbred, Fastnet, Around Alone and Sydney to Hobart racers have got to be loving this whimpy stuff.

Guess I'll set my alarm for midnight.

Hey Frank, it sounds like your trip was terrific. Please post pics.

P

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John G-
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Response Posted - 02/26/2003 : 21:05:04

From Jobson Sailing.

“Racing cancelled again for Wednesday night. The competitors
have agreed to try for Thursday evening (USA time).

We will keep you posted.

Best,

Gary
 

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 John G- "PEREGRINE" C25-#4762 FK

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John G-
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Response Posted - 02/26/2003 : 21:20:05

This was the earlier message I received.

“It's 6:30am here in Auckland, New Zealand. It is raining
and blowing. Hopefully well have a race today. If so, it
will be on ESPN2 at 7:00pm et (4:00pm pt) today.

We are all keeping our fingers crossed.

Best Regards,

Gary”

Obviously the weather continued to blow. Relax this is NOT the longest postponement. Except for maybe the Admiral’s Cup this is the best match racing there is. Around Alone, Vendee etc. are different animals. The races will happen and the best design/crew will win.
 

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 John G- "PEREGRINE" C25-#4762 FK

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 02/26/2003 : 22:38:38

If they race tomorrow (not scheduled), ESPN2 probably couldn't carry it live because of its committed schedule for then. That probably doesn't mean anything for the one remaining scheduled time, which is Friday.

If they race past Friday (meaning if NZL can win one) does anyone know the schedule, and whether ESPN2 will still have it live? This could still be going in April, 3-0 Alinghi.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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John G-
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Response Posted - 02/26/2003 : 22:49:37

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If they race tomorrow (not scheduled), ESPN2 probably couldn't carry it live because of its committed schedule for then. That probably doesn't mean anything for the one remaining scheduled time, which is Friday.

If they race past Friday (meaning if NZL can win one) does anyone know the schedule, and whether ESPN2 will still have it live? This could still be going in April, 3-0 Alinghi.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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 At this point the schedule updates I’m getting from Jobson Sailing are hour to hour. I will try to keep an eye on my e-mail and keep the board updated.
 

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 John G- "PEREGRINE" C25-#4762 FK

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/27/2003 : 00:53:12

From the ESPN website...

<img src="http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/oly/2003/0217/photo/a_acup_vt.jpg" border=0>

2003 America's Cup ESPN2 Schedule
(All times Eastern; Schedule subject to change).

Date Network Time (ET) Game

Feb. 26 ESPN2 7 p.m. America's Cup Presented by Lincoln Aviator, Race 4

Feb. 27 ESPN2 midnight America's Cup Presented by Lincoln Aviator, Race 5

Feb. 28 ESPN2 7 p.m. America's Cup Presented by Lincoln Aviator, Race 6 (if necessary)

Here's the link.

http://espn.go.com/tvlistings/s/americascupchedule.html

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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Cradled on the hard, 200ft from Lake Erie

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 02/27/2003 : 08:10:01

That ESPN link says midnight tonight (as of some time yesterday), but Jobson's site says 7PM EST. Better keep our eyes open.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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tinob
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Response Posted - 02/27/2003 : 09:35:14

I'm adopting a zero tolerance attitude regarding AC racing, tired of watching basketball, declaring a win to the three-o position and good riddance to the non-event. <img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle>

Val on the hared DAGNABIT

Val Bisagni]<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3df11b3127cce94709c5ff2e90000000010" border=0>

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 02/27/2003 : 15:44:47

Looks like the winner will be the one who whines the loudest, or has the best lawyers

Sorry for being cynical, but this whole event, including the Louis Vitton cup has been, in my opinion, an embaressment to the whole sailing community.

I used to race whitewater slalom Kayaks and we didn't have any of this behavior displayed. If you didn't like the water or rapids, that was just too bad, and you didn't get to bring your lawyer to the race to win it for you.

maybe the two skippers can just meet out at the bike racks after school.

I'll stick to cruising, I'm afraid I'd slap the crap out of the first sailor who started whining.

Frank Gloss
89WK/TR

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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 02/27/2003 : 22:10:48

<img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>
NZL out with broken mast...what next? That's another easy ride for the Swiss boat. Sure wish NZL could win one so this series would last a bit longer but I'm afraid it is done. The Challenger series was much more fun to watch.

Gary & Susan Norgan
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Classical Cat #5944
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