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A. is simply disappointing downwind.
Lets see how they are going to adres the next races. Do thye have a taller mast stashed down somewhere ?
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A. is better in the control now, but each time it takes them to long to get to grips. BMWO crew is also better trained.
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both boats are snaking downwind, but A. too much for my taste.
Wouter
My guess is that they are underpowered and are desperate to build apparent wind; looks like it's not working....
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Yep, that is my impression as well.
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A. is simply disappointing downwind.
Lets see how they are going to adres the next races. Do thye have a taller mast stashed down somewhere ?
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A's headsail leach is fluttering
That is bad ! A fluttering leach can increase drag enormously A. is pulling BMWO back and are matching their speed now, but they are doing so FAAAAR to late. It took A. too long to settle down and find the groove. BMWO crew and boat combo is just as you want them to be (apart from getting into irons at the start)
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