yes, alinghi beat the kiwi's technically
during the spinnaker run on the last leg
downwind.
i think had the kiwi's maintained the same
course that alinghi was on, alinghi would
not have been able to overtake them. however,
as it was alinghi caused the collapse of the
kiwis spinnaker forcing them to jibe. but
having said that, armchair sailors like me
don't know diddly-squat.
i think too that the kiwis are at a disadvantage
not having gone through the previous series to
iron out all the kinks - they have only been able
to race against themselves really in preparation
for this final. having said that, as i posted
to s2 the other day, i'm surprised that they didn't
make sure their equipment could withstand anything
the weather threw at them.
they are sailing in their own backyard, for
crying out loud. water problems??? that should
never have happened. it's as if this was the
first time they sailed this vessel - you would
have thought they'd have had it out in all
imaginable conditions so that there would be no
surprises. i can understand accidents happening,
but taking on water is something else.
it looks like the combined experience of coutts
and jenny butterworth syrup might be too much
for the young kiwi team. but in this sport, you
just never know.
rose
btw clappy, i picked up some tea tree oil
for my son - he has a cold too. it's not
the magic potion it claims to be, but works
pretty well in clearing his sinuses. i got
it at our local health food store. |
