Originally Posted by Luiz
Originally Posted by Undecided

I'm excited for the AC34, but sad at the same time - because if its a bust its just going to vindicate these nay-sayers.


I don't think a competition between 72ft winged cats designed to a tight box rule under mutual consent can bust. This AC scheme seems to be professionally designed to yield a profitable show and that can't be done without interesting races.

If they were smart enough to switch to multihulls against the wishes of the majority of the sailing community, they should be smart enough to make money - and that is first requirement to get to the AC.


I think they recognized that the last format had run it's course and was struggling for new ideas to increase the publicity and fame. I think for every sailor that is turned off (or at least says they are) there will be at least 10 more people tuned in. Even those that say they're turned off can't deny the incredible collection of technological sailing craft that we are about to see.

Hopefully this thing will happen in San Fran...I'll be there for sure.

Jake Kohl