March 23, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Zealand wins the Cup -now what? There is a rumor of a possible one-off between INEOS and Emirates around the Isle of Wight \u2013 as a nod to the historical beginnings of the competition. But anything goes as the winner and the challenger duke it out over the next 8 months as to the type of craft, the location and the rules are agreed upon. And that is just the beginning of several years of court challenges- typically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It takes a minimum of 20 million for any country to build the chosen craft. This knocks out many would be competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Christopher Caen and Karen Lile agree sticking to the boats raced this year would make it possible to see the teams really excel on the art of sailing vs the art of wrangling a brand new design. Increased speed and maneuvering will develop. However does this agreement between our hosts take into consideration the cost will not likely come down? An interview with those who design and build the boats is in order. The difference between the first boats used in the Christmas Cup and the PRADA Cup and the versions used in the America\u2019s Cup alone make one wonder at what the expense really is<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have to hang in there for the breaking news down the line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
March 16, 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a nail biter as the races build up \u2013 starting the day tied up NZ 3-Italy 3 \u2013 the wind is good for racing but flighty within the course. Emirates wins the first race and then Prada looks to match it up. Then all hell breaks loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Catch up on the Cup with Christopher Caen and Karen Lile this morning! It\u2019s been very exciting so far. We overhead a New Zealand sports announcer say he was sweating from the stress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of today its 6-3 and its been excruciating to watch. Jimmy Spithill needs to pull a rabbit out of the hat for Luna Rossa Pirelli Prada during the next competition. Available on NBC evenings at 7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n