ngakonui grass Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Not a fan of the competition at all and even less of a fan now after tunning in to TVNZ1 and seeing Street and Morrison in the studio. What a poor team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 They drive me nuts as well, so I just tune in with a few minutes before the starts. All these people with no knowledge on yachting talking drivel. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I prefer the old mono hulls, but with the new graphics. It was more of a tactical contest, a strategy of trying to throw foul air over your opponent, covering your opponent etc etc. Now, one team makes a mistake, one team gets a favourable wind and it is all over. Once you have seen and marveled at the boat speed spectacle, then it becomes boring. Have we yet to see a close race, where a team wins by 10-15 seconds. The T20 of yachting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 48 minutes ago, Hesi said: Have we yet to see a close race, where a team wins by 10-15 seconds. Yep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 918k spent on Rod Stewart and the marketing of that event.What a joke.Won't say how much Stewart got as it is commercially sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just about all last nights news was about the Americas cup, when a bet more than 50 percent of the population couldn’t give a toss about it. I watched all the races but didn’t watch all the pre race or after race fluff. Rod Stewart singing Sailing didn’t appeal to me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 I wonder if the homeless can now live in those superflous boats?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Gordy said: Just about all last nights news was about the Americas cup, when a bet more than 50 percent of the population couldn’t give a toss about it. I watched all the races but didn’t watch all the pre race or after race fluff. Rod Stewart singing Sailing didn’t appeal to me at all. Probably closer to 95% Gordy The TV gurus did a good job of trying to drum up the nationalism, with the spin and narrow angle camera shots to on cue applause You may have noted the majority of spectator crafts were in the 50 ft excess length, and designer fashion labels the norm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Bitching and moaning started already...We need help to retain our best sailors.Get real...its a professional sport the best go where they are paid the best.Very little loyalty in money sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Sounds like you're doing pretty well when it comes to bitching & moaning yourself NG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, craigos1 said: Sounds like you're doing pretty well when it comes to bitching & moaning yourself NG. Just passing comments as i see it but you have to admit the Americas Cup team do this after every reggatta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 yep, ad loyalty counts for only so much. Money talks. Of course there are plenty billionaires out there these days looking for a vanity project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I must have been the only one who: A} Enjoyed coverage B} Was cheering us (Team NZ} on Most of my work mates watched it ,My Wife & Mother watched every race which is more than myself & remember I'm along way away in Dunedin (near by bottom of Otago Peninsula) Obviously you North Islanders just have more important things to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, craigos1 said: I must have been the only one who: A} Enjoyed coverage B} Was cheering us (Team NZ} on Most of my work mates watched it ,My Wife & Mother watched every race which is more than myself & remember I'm along way away in Dunedin (near by bottom of Otago Peninsula) Obviously you North Islanders just have more important things to do! You're not alone Craig 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Max can honestly say that he had the pleasure of watching the last race from a spectator boat anchored in line with the Finish. When Te Rehutai sailed across that line to win the race that won the Cup, the closest living person (of pop 8 billion) to that awesome vessel and its crew was ...the Mustelid!! A story to tell the grandies one day. MM Edited March 20, 2021 by Maximus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Report just out says NZ made loss of $156M, hosting the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Caller Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Any numbers on previous regattas NG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Midnight Caller said: Any numbers on previous regattas NG? These figures are the only ones that i can recall seeing apart from pre cup estimates.No doubt they are out there but i'm not sure where to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I don't follow the politics too closely, but why, after all the money that was spent by the NZ Government and Auckland Council, is Dalton allowed to take the next event offshore. Surely it should have been a proviso of this money being allocated in the first place, that the following event must be held in NZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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