After watching the video a few times I could see the rudder blade angle on Alinghi as they are white and have a black background at just the right moment. To me it looks like the helm bears away at first then straightens the blade and Alinghi rounds up, classic mistake. If they had dumped sheet they would have saved it also.
It all happened so slowly that the helm on Holmatro could steer around where he guessed Alinghi would end up in the water.
Great boat sailed badly.
Darryn
Mozzie
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I think dedication to either move might have saved them. I saw the helm double pump and turn one way only to second guess and steer the other way. You usually don't get two chances and they certainly didn't.
