Video of the “whole story” of Oracle Team’s AC72 capsize

Posted on 25 October 2012 by Valencia Sailing

The 34th America’s Cup Defender publishes a very interesting video, showing how events unfolded the day of the unfortunate capsize of the team’s AC72 yacht:

4 Comments For This Post

  1. GSSL Says:
    October 25th, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Comedy value! Cheaper then V5… Best sailors in the fastest boats!

    Will be a laugh if they lose this after imposing these expensive machines on the sailing world and pricing almost everyone out of the regatta.

    Oracle never really achieved much under a design rule. They gave themselves a massive edge in the 33rd AC under a pretty much open rule, but 31st and 32nd they were crap given their resources.

    Will be interesting how this plays out. With some luck someone can take it off them and turn it into a real regatta again.

  2. Cindy Says:
    October 25th, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    I heard it was a lemon anyway

  3. daxo Says:
    October 25th, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    HEHE a man and his vision ;-) ))

  4. Maggie Says:
    November 20th, 2012 at 8:00 am

    An amazing looking craft, such a shame, it ended up this way…….Better luck next time guys! Knowing Oracle I am sure you will be able to find the design flaw, onwards and upwards….

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