In a race that was, without question the best we have seen in this entire AC,
Oracle showed a lot of everything good, winning the first race today in
impressive fashion. Nearly as impressive was this near capsize by ETNZ, also
easily the biggest “holy fuck!” moment in the AC!!
Sadly, and rather lamely, race #2 was abandoned in mid race for “excessive”
wind speed – 22.6 knots. Jesus christ, just let ‘em race – it was going fine –
why show just how weak this whole thing really is at such a critical and pretty
much awesome moment?
Just when it looks like the AC is actually good sport, we are constantly
reminded of the major shortcomings in this edition of the AC. Oh well, despite
Oracle’s impressive showing today, the series inches closer to the eventual end,
and with it a merciful end to this failed format.
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