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You're currently viewing Race 8 of the Canada's Cup 2011 regatta.

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• Final delta in Race 8 was 24 seconds. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
• Congratulations Team Canada. Send us your congrats and team encouragement for both teams and we will pass it along. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
• Vincere wins the 2011 Canada's Cup 5-3 over Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
• Big race when it counted the most for Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
• Heritage gybing back -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
• Vincere gybing for the finish. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
• Heritage takes a splitting gybe. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
• Vincere gybing back in front of Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
• Heritage gybed back at Vincere. Never give up attitude on Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
• Both boats on starboard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
• Vincere coming back now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
• Boats are split -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
• Heritage gybing -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
• Vincere gybing in front. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
• Heritage gybing -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
• Vincere working just as hard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
• Heritage is pushing hard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
• Big lead will be tough to make up. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
• Vincere gybes with. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
• Heritage first to gybe. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
• Big lead for Vincere. This could be the final leg. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
• Vincere around. Heritage blocking on starboard layline. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
• Vincere cleaning up halyards. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
• 8 boat length lead for Vincere as they tack on Heritage again. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
• Vincere looking pretty good. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
• Lots of tacking on this leg. Both heading right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
• Boats back at each other. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
• Getting close to the starboard layline -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
• Vincere tacked on Heritage forcing them back right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
• Heritage finally tacks back to the left at Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
• Good job by Vincere holding off Heritage's charge at them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
• Both continuing right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
• Vincere tacks right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
• Heritage tacked back right. Boats split -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
• Vincere tacked on Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
• Bowman up front on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
• Heritage tacked at Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
• Vincere tacked too. Both heading right now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
• Heritage tacked. Looked bow down before it n -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
• Mark 3 is pretty far left now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
• Both boats heading left. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
• Both boats tacked lead by Heritage. Could be a gain for Heritage with Vincere not going to hit them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
• Big separation so any right shift can shake this up. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
• Both boats still heading right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
• Vincere tacks right. Heritage got out there a bit. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
• Course change. Working on new number. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
• Heritage rolled into a tack. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
• Heritage gained at end of leg. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
• Early douse on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
• Heritage pole off in gybe. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
• Vincere pole down early. Jib up. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
• Good puff on left for Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
• Vincere gybing onto starboard. Heritage back at them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
• Boats split now -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
• Heritage gybed onto starboard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
• Boats are split. Heritage heading left now. Gybe that way now by Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
• Vincere still clear ahead. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
• Heritage gybing at Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
• Both boats head down on starboard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
• Now Vincere gybes to starboard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
• Split gybes -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
• Both gybe. Nice one for Heritage forcing Vincere away. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
• Both heading on port. Heritage trying to get on wind. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
• Heritage had to scramble more to set with a late tack at the mark. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
• Good set by Vincere -Sep 4th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
• Two more tacks splitting boats. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
• Now they both tack at each other. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
• Boats are split. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
• Another slam by Vincere forcing Heritage right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
• Vincere tacks back at Heitage to right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
• Heritage tacks. Both heading left -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
• The tacking duel continues. Split again. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
• Vincere tacking right encouraging Heritage to come back. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
• Vincere tacks on Heritage again. Heritage hoping for a right shift. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
• Vincere still looking good. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
• Heritage tacked followed by Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• Vincere has about a 4 length lead. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• Vincere tacked on Heritage forcing them back right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
• Vincere taxing at Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
• Heritage looks better. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
• Heritage needs two wins for the overall victory. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
• Heritage tacked. Both heading left -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
• Next win for Vincere wraps this event up. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
• Vincere is gaining as they split again -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
• Both just tacked back at each other. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
• Boats split. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• Heritage went back right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• Vincere tacked on them leading. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• Heritage coming back at them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
• Vincere tacked back right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
• 310 at top of course 5 right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
• Heritage tacked back. Split. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
• Heritage tacked. Vincere on them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
• Heritage can't cross now. Teams heading right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
• Race 8 start just uploaded to YouTube. Check it out. Great start. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
• Vincere looking good lately in the drag race right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
• Both teams still on port heading right. Heritage bow out on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
• Clean start by both teams. Great start by Heritage winning the right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
• Heritage with good speed. Tries to hook Heritage. Both teams below line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
• Both are sailing. Pretty far from line. Heritage tacks and crosses. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
• Heritage below pin. Very hard to backwind. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
• Drifting to pin. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
• Back dialed. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
• Still dialed. Heritage moving. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
• Dial up -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
• Even to enter. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
• Entering. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
• Boats circling -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
• In sequence for Race 8 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
• Sequence soon. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
• Vincere is ready to go. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
• Green flag coming down on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
• Vincere will enter from Starboard. Heritage from port. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
• Both boats under full sail now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
• Vincere is heading upwind full sail from below the line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
• Vincere just radioed their intent to hoist jib. Sail upwind to RC and then hopefully take green flag down. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
• No jib up yet on Vincere -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
• Vincere looks to be hooking up their jib. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
• Breeze holding at 305 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
• Heritage is heading back to the starting area. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
• Breeze is still around 16 kts. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
• Max sustained wind for racing is 22 knots for 1 minute b -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
• Not sure if Vincere has to hand the damaged halyard to judges. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
• Heritage is practicing upwind. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
• Vincere waves off mouse line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
• Vincere now requesting mouse line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
• Heritage says Vincere can have as much time as they need. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
• Judge has new halyard and is passing it off to Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
• Judges will need to pass off new halyard through a judge boat. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
• Vincere green flag up. Chafing on jib halyard. Requesting to change. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
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• Less than 5 minutes to sequence. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
• Vincere requesting the full 20 minute break. They are sailing upwind under full sails v -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
• Official delta for Race 7 was 34 seconds for Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
• Vincere will be on starboard entry. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
• Pin getting set for a 305 course -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
• Coaches are meeting with teams prepping for race 8 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
• RC looking to shift to 305. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
• Course is set at 315 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
• Course is getting lengthened to 1.75NM -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
• Series now at 4-3 in favor of Team Canada. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
• No gybe for Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
• Heritage gybed to finish. Great win. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
• A couple gybes to go. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
• Both teams still working hard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
• Heritage has a 12 boat length or more lead. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
• Heritage gybed. Both on starboard now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
• Vincere gybed to split -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
• Heritage gybed to cover. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
• Boats split. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
• Vincere's green flag between races was a halyard issue. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
• Vincere looks like they tried to gybe an had an issue. Jib was still up part way. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
• Heritage gybed first. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
• Nice lead for Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
• Pole up on Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
• Bowman forward on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
• Heritage tacked up under. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
• Vincere looks good but might have over stood. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
• Vincere tacked. Boats heading at each other. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
• Vincere is pushing to left layline. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
• Both heading left. Heritage looks to have gained. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
• Heritage just tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
• Still split. Not sure why no cover for Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
• Split now. Vincere to the left -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
• Vincere tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
• Boats heading right. Heritage gaining. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
• 315 is new heading. 10 left. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
• New course is left. Working on setting. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
• Heritage bowman just went forward to clean up quick. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
• Heritage is covering. Bowman on bow for Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
• Heritage held but now tacking. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
• Vincere tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
• 13 second delta was a 10 second gain -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
• Boats heading left -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
• 4 length lead for Heritage. Seem to have legged a little after the rounding. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
• Course change. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
• Very early douse on heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
• Poles away early. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
• Vincere too even earlier. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
• Early jib up for Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
• Heritage gybed followed by Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
• Just uploaded mark 1 video of the rounding and gybe. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
• Heritage has legged out on the great gybe. 5 lengths now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
• Caught Vincere a little off guard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
• Sorry, gybe by Heritage and Vincere follows. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
• Vincere quickly gybes. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
• Both boats tacked for mark with less than 1 boat between them. Good sets by both. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
• Next tack will be to round mark. Heritage leading. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
• Umpire called Heritage bow out. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
• Close to layline for both. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
• Heritage is driving low looking to get in front of Vincere and maybe hurt them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
• No cross. Vincere tacked under. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
• Long port. Now Heritage tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
• Spectator fleet is growing. Sun is out a little. Still big waves. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
• Heritage looking good working more to weather making gains. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
• Hard hiking by both teams. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
• Heritage is bow out and to the right. Both boats heading on port. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
• I just uploaded most of race 7 start to YouTube. Check the sail22 YouTube channel link below right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
• Both boats heading right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
• Heritage looks strong on the right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
• Vincere also tacks. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
• Heritage tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
• Trying to keep space. Gybing. Heritage tacks back. Vincere low boat. Heritage with the right side going to the start. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
• Vincere tacking. Heritage tacks inside. Both tack again. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
• Heritage tacked to protect starboard. Heritage pushing Vincere in the controlling position. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
• Dial up. Not easy in these conditions. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
• Dial up -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
• Entering. Heritage right on. Vincere a little late. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
• Head to wind on last tack by Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
• Teams circling -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
• Foxtrot is up. We are in sequence. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
• Warning for prep just went off. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
• Vincere will be ready soon. Heritage sailing upwind. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
• Race 7 coming soon. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
• Vincere has a green flag. Asking for 2 more minutes to fix problem. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
• Course staying at 325 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
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• 1152 next start. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
• Heritage checking for intended start time. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
• Vincere making changes and asking for the 20 minute gap. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
• There is a mandatory 20 minute break between races. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
• Heritage will have starboard entry -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
• Course is not changing -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
• Official delta was 2 seconds. Wow what a close finish. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
• Heritage will be fighting hard as the CC that brought the cup here team skipper Bob Hughes won was from down 4-2. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
• Huge advantage for Vincere now just 1 win away. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
• Vincere wins race 6 for a 4-2 lead -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
• Boats were overlapped at the finish as Heritage surfed a great wave to Gybe in. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
• Closer finish coming than last mark. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
• Heritage gained. Both heading at the line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
• Vincere continuing past Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
• No one giving up here -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
• Heritage gybes back at Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
• Vincere gybing now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
• Vincere holding. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
• Heritage gybed -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
• Both teams working very hard in this final leg of race 6 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
• Vincere working a little high to keep clear. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
• Vincere still looking good. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
• Vincere gybed with Heritage trying to gybe on them. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
• Heritage might look to gybe on Vincere. Not sure they are close enough. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
• Both boats continuing on port. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
• 25 second delta for Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
• Not much Heritage can do. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
• Last tack for the mark soon. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
• Great leg for Vincere -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
• Heritage slides down for clear air as the boats head left towards mark 3 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
• Vincere slams pretty hard on Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
• Closing on layline as Vincere keeps going at Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
• Heritage on starboard might have gained a little back. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
• Double tack as they were split. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
• Heritage now on starboard. Vincere tacked right in front. Maybe a little gain for Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
• Vincere now covering again. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
• Still about 5 lengths as Vincere force Heritage back right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
• Vincere heading right now to cover. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
• Heritage coming back -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
• Both boats split again. Vincere protecting left -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
• Cross coming. Vincere has 5 boat length lead -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
• Vincere lead by 7 seconds at Mark 2. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
• Pretty good separation with a big right advantage to Heritage. First time this event Vincere has let them go. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
• Vincere now tacks. Both heading right. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
• Split tacks by Heritage and Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
• Vincere has tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
• Split tacks by Heritage and Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
• Heritage tacked away -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
• Early douses by both. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
• Heritage jib is up. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
• Early jib up on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
• Heritage gybing. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
• Both teams working very hard trying to take advantage of every wave. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
• Umpires calling Heritage bow out on overlap. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
• Both boats on starboard. Heritage inside a little. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
• Vincere just gybed. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:58 am
• Vincere continues as they are now split. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:57 am
• Heritage gybed first. A little unexpected. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:57 am
• Heritage is pushing. No split. Heritage will go for their move on Vinceres air when they gybe. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:56 am
• Both are set and on starboard downwind. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:55 am
• Late set on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:54 am
• Overlapped -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:54 am
• 1 meter clear. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:53 am
• Umpires calling overlap -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:52 am
• Both boats close to layline. Heading to mark 1 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:52 am
• Vincere looks to be in better shape now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:51 am
• Lots of hobby horsing by both boats in the big chop m -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:50 am
• Heritage tacked then Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:47 am
• Might be heading to the layline at this point. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:46 am
• Vincere looks better now. Both still on port. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:45 am
• More rudder showing on Vincere. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:44 am
• Heritage is gaining to weather and flatter too. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:43 am
• Umpire wing boat seems to be struggling to keep up in big waves. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:42 am
• Vincere further up the course. Heritage to weather. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:41 am
• Drag race on port now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:40 am
• Both boats continuing on port. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:38 am
• Heritage on the port side of the line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:37 am
• Heading to the line and starting now. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:37 am
• Heritage in a good controlling position. They tack and then gybe. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:36 am
• Dialed up again with both boats on port. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:36 am
• Heritage out to the port side and tacked. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:35 am
• Heritage sliding. Hard to dial up today. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:34 am
• Full tack then dial by Heritage. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:34 am
• Dial up. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:33 am
• Entering box. Heritage a little late. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:33 am
• Teams are heading to their sides. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:30 am
• Foxtrot is up. We are in sequence. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:30 am
• Sequence coming soon. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:29 am
• Thin spectator fleet. Conditions are keeping people in. I am sure it will build later. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:29 am
• First day for full foulies on the crews. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:22 am
• Both teams are now near the line. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:21 am
• Vincere will start on starboard. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:20 am
• Update on how rough it is. The spectator boat which is an 86' Berger took a bad wave and broke a window. They are heading back in for repairs and to dry out. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:19 am
• Vincere is hanging out under main near line. Heritage is sailing upwind. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:16 am
• Course is just about set. Teams are still practicing. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:13 am
• Pin getting ready to be set. 600-650' out. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:07 am
• Course length looks to be about 1.3NM -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:06 am
• Big seas probably 6+ -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:04 am
• Breeze is 16 knots from 330 -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:01 am
• RC on station. Long anchor rope. Warned teams. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 11:01 am
• Teams are practicing. RC will be on station soon. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:55 am
• A few raindrops coming down as we head out. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:45 am
• Preview just posted. Lots of tension in the Race Tent this morning. Should be a great day. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:28 am
• Both teams are ahead of the RC. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:20 am
• RC boat has left the dock. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:20 am
• Great breeze out of the Northwest. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:05 am
• Morning briefing. 1030 start. PRO plan is to get as many races necessary to get the best of 9 complete. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 10:02 am
• Talking international rules strategy one on one with former ISAF President Paul Henderson. What a great man. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 9:55 am
• Some heated discussions going on about the What if's today. Luckily there is breeze. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 9:39 am
• Good morning and welcome to the final day of the Canada's Cup. Great forecast for today. -Sep 4th, 2011 at 9:38 am
• New start time tomorrow will be at 1030 hrs. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 8:05 pm
• Check out photos at sail22photography.com -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:51 pm
• PRO will post by 2000hrs if there is a change of schedule for tomorrow. Right now it is on schedule for a 1100hrs start. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:51 pm
• Fullntent watching and great cheers. Looking forward to more tomorrow. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:50 pm
• Canadians had to stay fast and be able to have a good gybe to port to cross and get the win. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:48 pm
• Will Ryan says they tried to soak and get in front to be able to hold an gybe away. When that didn't happen so they gybed and tried to get starboard advantage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:47 pm
• Question is what was the downwind strategy of final leg of race 4 - -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm
• Question is how much did the current play into mark roundings. Oskar says it caught them by surprise a couple times. More current here than Lake Ontario. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
• If it was lighter earlier they would have gone for luff up. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:39 pm
• In race 5 Andy Horton felt they would get rolled and just needed to defend. Breeze dropping meant almost impossible to defend. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:39 pm
• Heritage just wanted to stay close on first leg to get on Vincere downwind to make the pass. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm
• Bob Hughes liked the boat set up and speed in race 2 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:35 pm
• Andy Horton defends the move too but felt to move cost 2 boat lengths. Without is Vincere had pace and would have gybed on them later. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:33 pm
• He defended the move and said they should have gybed back earlier. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:32 pm
• Will Ryab talking about the gybe set in race 4 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:31 pm
• Dave Sligh Sr. Is explaining that the winning team must have 4 wins to win the Canada's Cup. If less than that there will be no winner. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:30 pm
• Heritage tactician Morgan Larson is not present. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm
• Team Heritage is represented by Bob Hughes and Will Ryan -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:28 pm
• Team Vincere is represented by Andy Horton and Oskar Johannson. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:27 pm
• Team Vincere is present -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm
• Not sure why the delay but teams should be here soon. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm
• Big crowd gathering for the debriefing. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 7:05 pm
• Debrief is scheduled for 1800 hrs. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:48 pm
• Debrief in about 90 minutes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:14 pm
• Racing is done for the day. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:14 pm
• Teams are hedging towards home. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
• Breeze is 4-5 knots from 300 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:08 pm
• Official delta was 2 minutes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:07 pm
• RC is monitoring the wind. No word on if racing is done. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
• Apparently Kattack has been down at times not seeing Vincere. Cell coverage has been very spotty today. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:05 pm
• Series is now 3-2 Vincere leading. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:03 pm
• Heritage wins race 5 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:02 pm
• Heritage gybed for the finish. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:02 pm
• Vincere gybed back. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:00 pm
• More pressure now for Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:59 pm
• Both boats on starboard. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:59 pm
• Vincere has leverage to the right offshore side. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:58 pm
• Heritage gybing -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:58 pm
• Boats split -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:58 pm
• Heritage looks to have more pressure -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:57 pm
• Vincere gybes away -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:57 pm
• Heritage is staying up to keep clear. Still a good lead. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:57 pm
• Vincere is working up hard trying to make a move and extend the race. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:56 pm
• Poles on headstays heading to finish. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:52 pm
• Boats are aiming at the finish line. Heritage leading and to weather a bit. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
• Both boats on port heading towards the beach. Light breeze. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:49 pm
• Heritage gybing now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:47 pm
• Vincere gybing away from spectator fleet. Slow gybe -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
• Heritage is sailing a little higher. Might just be positioning. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
• Delta was 1 minute at top for Heritage. They are covering now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
• Heritage goes with. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:44 pm
• Vincere gybes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:44 pm
• Breeze is lighter. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:44 pm
• Good set on Vincere. Both boats on port headed to the finish. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:43 pm
• Good gap between the boats. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 pm
• Good set by Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 pm
• Both still heading left. Heritage well to weather. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:40 pm
• Breeze dropping. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:37 pm
• Vincere tacked. Then Heritage face planted. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:37 pm
• Vincere tacked. Then Heritage face planted. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:36 pm
• More gains for Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:32 pm
• Heritage back covering. Both going left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:32 pm
• Still split. Heritage getting right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:31 pm
• Split again. Heritage gaining. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:31 pm
• Sincere tacked right. Heritage gave room then tacked. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm
• Both heading left -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm
• Another couple tacks. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm
• Heritage making gains in tacks. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 pm
• Both tack again -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 pm
• Heritage tacked back. Cover. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 pm
• Heritage tacks and Vincere splits. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 pm
• Vincere tacks. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:28 pm
• Top of the course showing 315 a little more right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:28 pm
• Both teams tacked back. Heading left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:27 pm
• Sincere tacked with Heritage tacking on them. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:27 pm
• Full hike by both teams. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:26 pm
• No course change. Teams head upwind on port. Heritage showing better speed. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:24 pm
• Tight racing here. Uploading the mark rounding video currently. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:23 pm
• Vincee tacked and Heritage covered. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:23 pm
• Boat length between the boats. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:22 pm
• Kites coming down. Heritage inside and overlapped. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:22 pm
• Jibs up. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:21 pm
• Vincere gybed. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:20 pm
• Heritage driving down to get in front. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:20 pm
• Heritage flagging. Greened by umpires. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:20 pm
• Both will need two gybes to get to mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:19 pm
• Heritage half boat ahead -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:18 pm
• Boats are bow to bow now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:18 pm
• Heritage pulling forward. 3/4 overlap. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:18 pm
• Half boat overlap. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:17 pm
• Umpires calling overlap. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:17 pm
• Race is getting closer. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:17 pm
• Distance is starting to close. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:16 pm
• Both boats aren't far off Layline but way out. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:16 pm
• Vincere is a little lower. Heritage working on getting on their wind. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:15 pm
• And just that happened. Vincere lead the gybes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:14 pm
• Heritage looks close enough to stay put and gybe on Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
• Both boats continuing on port still. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:12 pm
• Close delta at 15 seconds. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:10 pm
• Both boats continue. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:10 pm
• Change of course. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
• Mark rounding soon -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
• Heritage tacked away. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
• Heritage tacked away. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
• Vincere still big lead as they tack on heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:07 pm
• Vincere tacked. Heritage going at them. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:07 pm
• Split now. Heritage going right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:07 pm
• Vincere leading by about 3 legths. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:06 pm
• Heritage tacked. Cross soon. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
• Vincere just isn't making mistakes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
• Puffs are going right. Vincere is right of Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:04 pm
• 310 at top. RC looking for a change at top. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:03 pm
• Both teams full hike heading left. 305 at top mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:03 pm
• Heritage looks good now further left. Vincere further up the course. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:01 pm
• Top of the course shows 295 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:01 pm
• Heritage has looked down on port all day. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 pm
• Vincere looks clear ahead. Heritage tacked back. No cross. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 pm
• Vincere tacked. First cross coming. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:59 pm
• Vincere looks lifted more -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:58 pm
• Pin boat just read 310 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:58 pm
• Both heading right now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:57 pm
• Heritage tacked to port. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:57 pm
• Still split. Breeze up a lot. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:57 pm
• Vincere at boat on port. Heritage at pin on starboard. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:56 pm
• Split start. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:56 pm
• Vincere tacked away. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:55 pm
• Vincere holding up higher. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:55 pm
• Under 1 minute -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:55 pm
• Heritage luffing below. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:55 pm
• Vincere luffing -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:54 pm
• Both on starboard. Heritage below. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:54 pm
• Vincere heading up. Tacking. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:54 pm
• Heritage pushing right -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:53 pm
• Vincere crossing below. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:53 pm
• Vincere trying to go low. No dial -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm
• Even -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm
• Both late -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm
• Boats approaching. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:51 pm
• Boats circling. 1 minute to enter. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:51 pm
• Heritage enters on starboard and Vincere on port. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:50 pm
• We are in sequence for race 5 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:49 pm
• You can check out photos of the action at sail22photography.com -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:49 pm
• The spectator fleet keeps growing. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:47 pm
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• This best of 9 series puts pressure on Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:43 pm
• 20 minutes between races is mandatory. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:40 pm
• RC is squaring up the course getting ready for race 5 soon. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:40 pm
• Heritage will have starboard entry this start. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:39 pm
• Heritage has trimmer Willem Van Waay on the bow adjusting the headstay and Bowman Doogie Up the rig making changes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:38 pm
• Breeze is steady at 270 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:36 pm
• Teams are talking to their coaches and prepping for race 5 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:33 pm
• Vincere is now up 3-1 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:30 pm
• Official delta was 7 seconds. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:29 pm
• Still unsure why Heritage let Vincere get leverage towards the beach. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:29 pm
• Vincere wins Race 4 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:28 pm
• Vincere clear ahead -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:27 pm
• Gybe to finish. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:27 pm
• Heritage back on starboard. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:26 pm
• Both have to gybe again. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:26 pm
• Vincere clear ahead -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:26 pm
• Heritage gybing -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:25 pm
• Vincere has inside -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:25 pm
• Gybed will take a lot of time in this air. No mistakes is critical. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:24 pm
• Long starboard gybe towards the finish. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:22 pm
• This race is still anyone's to take. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:21 pm
• Heritage is sailing lower soaking down towards Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:21 pm
• Heritage gybed to keep their bow in front. Pressure looks better for Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:20 pm
• Vincere might be leading now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:19 pm
• Heritage gybing before a cross. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:19 pm
• Boats haven't crossed yet. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
• Looks Vincere gained. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
• Big race here with Vincere up 2-1 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
• Vincere gybing at Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:17 pm
• Boats are both heading left downwind towards the beach. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:17 pm
• Delta was about a minute. Cell coverage didn't allow the rounding on time. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:16 pm
• Heritage gybed. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:14 pm
• Boats are split. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:14 pm
• Gybe set by Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:13 pm
• Heritage looks thin on Layline. Vincere is comfortable up higher. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:11 pm
• Both teams have crew on the rail. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:10 pm
• Both now heading right close to Layline. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:10 pm
• Heritage seems to have the tacking duel to stay ahead which is normally a trailing defense. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:09 pm
• Heritage is going back at Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:09 pm
• Vincere seems to be a little faster. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:08 pm
• Vincere forced left again. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:08 pm
• Heritage tacked back left at Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:07 pm
• Vincere now back heading right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:07 pm
• Heritage tacked on Vincere forcing them back left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
• Heritage tacked at Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
• Bowman on the front of Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:05 pm
• Both boats are heading right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:05 pm
• The main RC boat has team reps on the boat. Vincere has Mike Milner RCYC sailing director and Heritage has Mark Pinney one of their boat captains. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:05 pm
• Vincere tacked away. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:03 pm
• Heritage tacked crossing then tacking on Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:03 pm
• FYI - the red protest flag on Vincere means they are protesting the RC -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:03 pm
• Vincere now tacked. Both heading right -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:02 pm
• Split tacks. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:01 pm
• Heritage tacked on Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:00 pm
• Both teams have teams low. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 4:00 pm
• Vincere tacked back at Heritage. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:59 pm
• Heritage tacks for loose cover. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:59 pm
• Vincere tacked back left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:58 pm
• Heritage looks higher. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:58 pm
• Heritage tacked on them. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:58 pm
• Vincere tacked onto port. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:57 pm
• Breeze seems steady. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:57 pm
• Vincere looks much faster moving straight ahead much better. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:56 pm
• New leg length is 1.4 @ 290 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:55 pm
• Vincere looking to get spectators out of the way. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
• Vincere is flying a red flag protesting RC. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
• Both boats heading left on starboard. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:53 pm
• Vincere's rounding was hard to tell since they never tacked. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:52 pm
• Heritage has the lead. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:51 pm
• Both boats on starboard. It will be close at the mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:50 pm
• Heritage gaining. Will not need a tack. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:50 pm
• Vincere will need to tack for the leeward mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:49 pm
• Charlie flag might go up for 290 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:49 pm
• Heritage might be moving a little faster now as the teams head to the leeward mark with headsails up. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:47 pm
• RC seeing 290 wind direction. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:46 pm
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• Weather mark has breeze from 260 and 0.6 knots. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:41 pm
• PRO calling markset over again. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:40 pm
• Vincere just roll tacked but kept same angle. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
• Vincere appears on port on the same angle as Heritage on starboard. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
• Vincere just doused and doing the same. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:38 pm
• Heritage is heading straight down at mark under main and jib. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:37 pm
• Heritage has doused. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:36 pm
• Heritage looks like they just pointed their bow downwind. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:35 pm
• RC just called over Regatta Organizer Dave Sligh Sr. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:30 pm
• Kites are hanging again. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:29 pm
• The radar looks a bit ugly. Storm seems to be sucking the breeze. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:28 pm
• Heritage has some pressure in their kite. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:27 pm
• Heritage's gybe has taken them 180 degrees and they are pointing at the beach. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:27 pm
• Pretty much a parking lot on the course. Signal has requested a phone call from mark set. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
• Vincere gybing now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
• Heritage gybed. Still no pressure. Very choppy on the course. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:23 pm
• Weather mark boat has 1 knot but might be an optimistic at that. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
• Both boats appear to be stopping in such light air. Both kites hanging. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:21 pm
• Heritage struggling to keep kite full. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:20 pm
• Heritage struggling. Vincere going well. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:18 pm
• Bad waves from powerboats out here. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:18 pm
• Vincere gaining on angle now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:17 pm
• Heritage has a really bad angle. Heading closer to weather mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
• Vincere gybed to cover with same issues. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
• Heritage gybed. Tough time filling. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
• 1.5 knots at top of course from 045 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
• Breeze is dropping. Very light now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
• Sounds like Heritage on radio trying to get spectators to move to give them an option to gybe. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
• Lots of spectators watching. Both teams continue on port. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
• Really light. Vincere heading toward the beach. Heritage has set and is following their line. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:10 pm
• Vincere had to tack again to make the mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:09 pm
• Vincere tacked. Heritage getting lifted. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:07 pm
• New course downwind is 210 -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:07 pm
• Vincere approaching port Layline. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:07 pm
• Full crew on low side for Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:06 pm
• Heritage tacked back on a really bad angle. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:05 pm
• Vincere tacking left covering. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:05 pm
• Charlie flag is up at weather mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
• Vincere tacking right as Heritage comes back left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
• Vincere continuing left approaching mark soon. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:03 pm
• Heritage tacked back. Terrible angle on port. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:03 pm
• Heritage is sailing higher now for the first time this leg. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
• Vincere tacked. Both heading left -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
• Split tacks again. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:01 pm
• Vincere covering. 10 lengths ahead. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:01 pm
• Great angle for Vincere -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 pm
• Heritage tacking right -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 pm
• Vincere covering again. Heading left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:59 pm
• Vincere covering as Heritage tacks back left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:59 pm
• Tacking angles on Heritage look much wider. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:58 pm
• Heritage tacked back. Losing lots of ground. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:58 pm
• More crew on high side for Vincere most of the time -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:57 pm
• Heritage has been looking slow. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:57 pm
• Vincere tacking to cover. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
• Boats are split. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
• Heritage tacked back left -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
• Heritage's new angle is greater than 90 degrees from their last tack. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
• Big tacking angles. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
• Vincere just sailed into a little more pressure. Heritage tacked. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
• Lighter air for Heritage. Both teams continuing left -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:54 pm
• Vincere just got some pressure. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:54 pm
• People are on the rail on both boats, but no one is really hiking. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• Both are continuing on starboard tack. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• Heritage is looking pretty good on the left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:51 pm
• Vincere tacked. Both heading left. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:50 pm
• Right won all day yesterday. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:50 pm
• Heritage heading left. Vincere right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:49 pm
• Vincere tacked forcing Heritage away. Split now. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:49 pm
• Heritage tacked back at Vincere. Big gain for Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• Split for a little then Vincere tacked back -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• Vincere tacked in front and sent Heritage back. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
• Heritage got some good pressure then tacked. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
• Heritage tacked first. Then Vincere -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:46 pm
• Heritage chasing right. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:46 pm
• Big right shift -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
• Vincere will start first -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
• It will be a late start for both. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
• Boats spun opposite -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
• Heritage to weather trying to tack -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
• Heritage peeling left -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
• Heritage working up. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:43 pm
• Separation closing -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:42 pm
• Lots of separation in all the dial ups. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:42 pm
• Dial up -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:41 pm
• Heritage is a little late. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:41 pm
• Entering soon -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:40 pm
• Boats are circling -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
• Foxtrot is up. Less than 7 minutes. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
• Vincere will start on starboard -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
• Start sequence coming up soon. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
• Breeze at the top is 8 knots. Lumpy seas. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
• Vincere is heading back. Pin is getting set. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
• Heritage is hanging out by the line. Vincere is practicing upwind. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
• Wind from due North is settling in. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
• The RC has radar and will be keeping an eye put for storms popping up. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
• Spectators boats are setting up pretty close. If you are out here please give the RC some space -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:29 pm
• Wind is shifting a bit so the RC is making sure the course is square. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
• Course is getting set now. Should be going soon. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
• Weather mark boat is heading upwind 1 mile to check wind and setting the mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
• Weather mark boat is heading upwind 1 mile to check wind and setting the mark. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
• Breeze is coming from the North. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
• RC looks set. Engine just turned off. Both teams working on upwind sailing. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
• Lots of spectator boats have come out already. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:14 pm
• Main going up on Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
• Out on the water. Heritage under full sail heading upwind. RC working on setting. No sails for Vincere. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
• Both teams are ahead of the RC boat in the channel -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 1:50 pm
• RC boats are off the dock. Plan to start ASAP. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 1:49 pm
• RC has told teams that the 1300 hours harbor start will stand. Time to head out. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 1:32 pm
• 30 degree shifts and big lump out there as well. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
• The RC is going to extend the delay another hour and if things still stay bad it will go an hour at a time. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 12:58 pm
• Breeze is still under 3 knots 2 miles out with about a knot of current out of the NNW. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
• Right now we are still on schedule for a noon harbor start. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 12:35 pm
• The RC is getting ready and working hard to try to make something happen. Radar is looking better. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 12:34 pm
• RC is sending Dave Sligh Sr. Out to check on wind. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 12:10 pm
• The radar is not looking encouraging for today. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 11:59 am
• Race Headquarters is hopping right now as spectators and fans are getting anxious for racing. But breeze has shut off after the front went through. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 11:49 am
• Sailing Updates are being uploaded to www.youtube.com -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 10:21 am
• Official videos are being sent up to www.youtube.com -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 10:19 am
• Morning briefing. New harbor start is scheduled for noon. Storms in the area which once through will create some inconsistent breeze. -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 10:05 am
• Good morning! We're on our way to the club now and will start updating soon. For a recap and photos from yesterday, head over to sail22.com -Sep 3rd, 2011 at 9:24 am
• PRO Barb Gamache says tomorrow's schedule will stay on schedule with a first start at 1100 hrs. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:12 pm
• Morgan says the long port gybes made it tough to do anything as the boat behind. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
• Morgan Larson says Oskar did a great job keeping keeping his bow up and then got to the right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
• Dave Sligh is asking about the 4 minute dial up in race 2 start. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:07 pm
• Andy Horton is 2-1 in the Canada's Cup in his career. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:06 pm
• Bob says it was all about the right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
• Bob Hughes talking about the right side favored alll day as breeze shifted. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
• Debrief starting now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 5:04 pm
• The teams have arrived at the Race Headquarters. Should have the debrief soon. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:58 pm
• Thanks for all of the info and great emails. Keep them coming and the Americans better pick things up. The Canadian fans are blowing you away with great info and support. Email us at info@Sailingupdates.com. If your info isn't up don't worry. We will get it up. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:42 pm
• Back at Race Headquarters. RC just docking. Spectators are gathering. We will update more soon. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:39 pm
• We will update from shore the debrief and schedule for tomorrow. We will be looking for an early start again. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:22 pm
• There are some videos that I uploaded. Check out the link below right og the blog. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:21 pm
• There are some videos that I uploaded. Check out the link below right og the blog. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:16 pm
• AP over A. Heading in for the day. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:11 pm
• For those that don't know Mike Wolfs, he's an Olympic silver medalist in the Star class in 2004 for Canada and is trimming the headsails for Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:09 pm
• No word on radio but looks like the plan is to wait to make a decision. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:07 pm
• We're getting a little bit of a "Who's Who" from our viewers. Chip Sligh just let us know that Charlie Sligh (CIII), Nationally renowned Ensign sailor, is on board the 85’ spectator boat watching his grandson David on Heritage! -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
• AP just went up. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
• Team Heritage is doing a flyby for the spectator boat as bowman Doogie heads up to make some changes to the rig set up. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:59 pm
• Latest from the conditions - staying stable at 275 but breeze is down a lot to 3 knots. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:58 pm
• We will keep trying on the videos. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:57 pm
• We will try to work on more videos. Our coverage is spotty. Good most of the time but tough to upload a video. Less than half ours have made it up. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:56 pm
• This just in from Brittany -    Thank you so much for your blog! My boyfriend is on Vincere for CANADA and I'm able to watch the race from here in Ontario!!!!!! Great Job! Go Canada Go! Thanks for following. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
• More info from Canada - Oskar was also a graduate of the Oakville Yacht Squadron Sailing School -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:53 pm
• RC is on station. Breeze is 3knots from 275 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:52 pm
• Still motoring over to RC's new location. Both teams are following with mains only. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:47 pm
• A little history about Team Vincere helmsman - Oskar Johaneson is the skipper of Vincere - 4th 2008 Olympics in the Tornado and a Pan Am Games Gold Medallist. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:46 pm
• Lots of Team Canada fans chiming in to support their country. Thanks for the support. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:45 pm
• RC needs to move further offshore to check possible race 4 and needs to be there to avoid beach -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:40 pm
• Changing battens on Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
• Main down on Vincere. Lots of rig tuning. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:38 pm
• Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:37 pm
• Bowman up the rig on Ve -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:37 pm
• Main back up on Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:36 pm
• L flag going up. RC moving to a new position to see about starting a 4 th race. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:36 pm
• Coaches are talking to teams. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
• Very tough out here now. Breeze is dying and very unstable. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:31 pm
• RC still discussing 4th race with team reps. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:30 pm
• Official delta of last race was 2:12 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:30 pm
• RC is thinking about calling it a day. 5-6 knots now and lump. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:29 pm
• Main down on Heritage and RC pulling anchor now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:27 pm
• Heritage finished with no headsail. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:26 pm
• Definitely frustration showing by giving up before the race is finished. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
• Heritage just doused. Trying to regroup before the finish. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:23 pm
• Big win for Vincere to go up 2-1 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:23 pm
• Vincere followed but on course to finish. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
• Heritage gybed. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
• Tough conditions right now. I don't think Team Heritage will want a 4th race. A lot at stake here in tough conditions. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:21 pm
• Please give us feedback as we are always working on improving. Email us at info@sailingupdates.com. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:20 pm
• Vincere is holding their big lead. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:18 pm
• Breeze Is down a bit. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
• Vincere will cover all the way down. Breeze is definitely done -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:16 pm
• Both boats gybed with Vincere initiating. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
• Tough conditions now with big lump and medium breeze. The Canadian Olympic sailor on the helm seems to have found his groove. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:14 pm
• Delta of 1:13 is big. We'll see if they try a 4th race after this with 2 in a row for Canada. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
• Big lead for Vincere. Both continue on port. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:10 pm
• They recovered quickly. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:09 pm
• Vincere with an hour glass set. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:09 pm
• Vincere just made their final tack to the mark. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:08 pm
• Vincere follows closing in on layline near the top -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:07 pm
• Heritage tacks back left. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:06 pm
• Charlie flag is flying once again up at the top course. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:06 pm
• Vincere's bowman is forward making sure everything is set for a clean final set. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:05 pm
• Vincere is covering every move Heritage makes. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:03 pm
• Vincere tacked back left and Heritage almost immediately went back right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:03 pm
• Vincere just tacked forcing Heritage back left. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:01 pm
• Heritage has tacked. No gain at all as Vincere looks good in Race 3 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 3:00 pm
• Drag race to the left side this time but a big gap between them gauge-wise -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:58 pm
• Some jib trim tweaks by Willem and one hard hiking as the spectator boat cheers on. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
• Vincere finally tacked to cover -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:55 pm
• Boats are still split as Heritage must like something on the left. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:54 pm
• Boats have crossed paths and still split. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• Vincere continuing to the right to protect that side. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• Heritage tacked back -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
• Heritage tacked at the mark. Vincere also tacks. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
• Heritage has gybed and is hoisting their jib. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:51 pm
• Jib up very early on Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:49 pm
• Still a nice lead for Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• Vincere is gybing back at Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
• It's now looking like a drag race on starboard. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
• The changed mark is closer to the beach than before. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:46 pm
• The mark is much farther right for this leg. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
• Heritage just gybed coming out lower than Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
• Heritage continuing on port. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
• Vincere first to gybe. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:43 pm
• Both teams still powering downwind on port. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:43 pm
• 35 second delta as both boats continue on port -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:40 pm
• Big lead for Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
• Course change flying at top. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
• Nice lead for Vincere. They look higher than Heritage as they both head towards the mark on starboard. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
• Vincere might be overstood with the right shift. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:36 pm
• Still very choppy out here. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:35 pm
• Vincere should be close to layline. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
• Vincere tacked and Heritage tacked underneath. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
• Heritage looks to have a little lift. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
• Drag race right now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:32 pm
• More right shift at 260 up top. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
• Vincere's main seems to backwind less from the jib -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
• Heritage tacked back on port. Both heading right -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
• Split tack again as Vincere keeps pushing Heritage left -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:29 pm
• Vincere is gaining. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:29 pm
• Boats just tacked at each other -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
• Split again. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
• Vincere tacked on Heritage who tacked back. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
• Nice lead for Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
• Heritage just tacked at Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
• Vincere tacked back. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
• Vincere protecting right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
• Heritage tacked back. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
• Tack for Heritage. Vincere tacked on them. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
• Drag race on starboard now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:24 pm
• Clean start. Vincere to weather with slight advantage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:23 pm
• Flag on Heritage. Another green -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
• Green flag -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:21 pm
• Heritage tacked onto starboard. Flag on Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:21 pm
• Circling now Heritage heading right getting pushed -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:20 pm
• Heritage did a circle around Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:20 pm
• Heritage tacked back both boats heading right -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
• Heritage breaking away over the top. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
• Dial up coming -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:18 pm
• Entering box now. Even. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:18 pm
• 5 minutes -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
• Heritage will enter from starboard -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
• Foxtrot is up -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
• Race 3 sequence coming. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:14 pm
• Heritage working on upwind sailing. Vincere sailing under main with coach boat along side. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:11 pm
• Jib up on Heritage getting going again. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
• Weather mark getting set at 240. Pin getting set square to 230 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
• Both teams sailing around under main only. Probably a lunch break. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:05 pm
• Breeze has moved right to 235 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 2:04 pm
• Official delta is 57 seconds. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:58 pm
• Teams regrouping. Series tied 1-1. RC will reset. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:57 pm
• Early douse on heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:56 pm
• Nice race for Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:55 pm
• One more gybe to the finish for Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:55 pm
• Vincere holding onto their. Will tie up the Canada's Cup at 1-1 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:54 pm
• The spectator boat had to head in to drop off some seasick passengers. Proof of the lump. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:53 pm
• Heritage gybed then Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:52 pm
• Big pumping of the main in the waves by Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:49 pm
• Both boats holding on port gybe -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:46 pm
• A 46 second Delta for Vincere will tough to lose in these conditions. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:46 pm
• Heritage pushing hard even behind a bit. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:44 pm
• Vincere has to hold on the set to keep clear. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:43 pm
• Set soon. Heritage hoping to block a little. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:43 pm
• Heritage did too -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:42 pm
• Vincere tacking to mark. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:42 pm
• Heritage pushing all the way to starboard layline. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:42 pm
• Boats are split but Vincere is close to lay line. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:41 pm
• Heritage tacked back first with Vincere following suite. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:40 pm
• Split tacks now as the last mark approaches. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:39 pm
• Vincere now tacked. Appeared to be right on Heritage as they tacked away. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:39 pm
• Heritage tacked. Vincere holding for now -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:38 pm
• Big gains for Vincere on this leg. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:38 pm
• Vincere's bow seams to be a little more stable through the waves. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:37 pm
• Vincere just hipped up on Heritage. Both heading left on long tack. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:35 pm
• Vincere's lead looks to be safe for now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:35 pm
• Another double tack. Heritage heading left at Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
• Double tack now. Vincere still looks good. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:32 pm
• Heritage heading left and Vincere right now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:32 pm
• Vincere just tacked followed by Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:30 pm
• Boats are split. Heritage heading right -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:29 pm
• Heritage has just tacked twice to one for Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:29 pm
• Very confused seas. Especially near marks. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:28 pm
• Vincere covered. Both heading right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:27 pm
• MExican for Heritage and a quick tack. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:26 pm
• Pole down in gybe for Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
• Looks like more gybing for Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
• Jib going up on Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
• Heritage gybed trying to take a piece out of Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:24 pm
• Canadians are gybing. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:24 pm
• Both teams still working hard. Lots of racing left. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:23 pm
• Charlie flag coming up moving to 220 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:22 pm
• Bow team working on getting the jib around. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:22 pm
• Heritage seems to be working down a little. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:21 pm
• Not much Heritage can do with the mark where it is. Long port gybe. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:20 pm
• Both teams are working their boats hard as they head downwind. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:18 pm
• Both teams continuing on port gybe -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:16 pm
• Our unofficial delta was 23 seconds at the first mark. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:16 pm
• Heritage over stood a little. Hard to call from way out. Nice lead for Vincere -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:15 pm
• Both boats will have a short lay line run -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:14 pm
• Both teams in full hike mode with more heads down working harder by the trailing Team Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:13 pm
• Drag race now with Vincere taking advantage now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:12 pm
• This will be a long starboard tack. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
• Boats are both on starboard heading at the mark. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:09 pm
• Heritage seems to be chasing. They must like the left and trying to keep things close. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:08 pm
• Heritage has tacked now to weather and right -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:06 pm
• 3 boat length cross. No tack. Boats have switched sides. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:06 pm
• Vincere looks to have gained. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:05 pm
• Vincere tacked. Cross coming. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:05 pm
• Heritage is looking a little lifted. Very lumpy which Heritage skipper Bob Hughes says he likes. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:04 pm
• Vincere is bow out and Heritage to weather as they go right. Vincere was leading. Hard to tell now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:03 pm
• Heritage tacked back both boats heading right -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:02 pm
• Vincere had starboard advantage so very tight. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
• First cross. Vincere tacked on Heritage as they tacked away. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
• Vincere now tacking. Advantage should be to Heritage who has tacked back. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
• Heritage tacked away. Not much Vincere could do. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:59 pm
• Both boats going up to start on port. Slight advantage to Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:59 pm
• Start. Both over and going back -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:58 pm
• Sailing. Vincere pushing to the left -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:58 pm
• Very long dial up both boats past pin. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
• Vincere backed jib but then went back into dial up. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
• Still dialed. Jibs luffing. Mains more full -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:56 pm
• Boats are dialed up now. Vincere to the right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:55 pm
• Heritage looking to dial up -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:54 pm
• Entering. Both a little late. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:54 pm
• A little sun out now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:53 pm
• Teams are circling timing their entry in 1 minute. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:53 pm
• Teams are on their sides. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:52 pm
• Jib up on Vincere and Heritage's going io now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:52 pm
• We are in sequence for race 2 of the Canada's Cup -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:51 pm
• Start coming up. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:50 pm
• Vincere has been racing with their pole attached to the mast the whole time. Might be a little risking in the Prestart since it sticks out a bit. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:49 pm
• No jibs up yet for either team. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:47 pm
• Vincere will be on starboard for this start. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:47 pm
• Less than 5 minutes until the start of the sequence for race 2. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:46 pm
• Distance will be 1.6NM -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:40 pm
• RC is working on the new course. 205 will be the new course for race 2 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:39 pm
• Jib changing now for Heritage. It looks like Vincere is too. Their coach boat is with them now. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:35 pm
• It's getting sunnier with cells north and south of us. RC is anticipating 240 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:34 pm
• Heritage is meeting with coach Morgan Reeser for a weather briefing;) -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:33 pm
• Final delta was 44 seconds. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:31 pm
• Some loud horns from Sunquest showing their approval. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:30 pm
• Canadians dousing as they finish. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:29 pm
• Great way to start off the Canada's Cup for team Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:28 pm
• Heritage gybing for the finish. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:27 pm
• Breeze is up and down in velocity. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:26 pm
• Heritage is doing a full headsail flake cleaning up the boat now that they have a comfortable lead. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:24 pm
• Heritage put over a minute on Vincere on the last upwind leg. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:24 pm
• Heritage gybed again. They seem to be just positioning themselves between Vincere and the finish. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:22 pm
• Vincere now gybing. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:21 pm
• Heritage has gybed back. Both boats on port. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:21 pm
• Boats are split now. Heritage heading to shore trying to wrap up race 1 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:20 pm
• Heritage has gybed. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:19 pm
• Heritage now on Layline with pole up -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:16 pm
• Both boats have tacked twice. Coverage issues here. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:16 pm
• Nice lead for heritage. Both teams set pretty clean and conservative. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:15 pm
• Vincere has tacked onto port followed by Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:15 pm
• Finish line will be moved. Course change at mark 3. New weather is 210. 030 heading down. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:12 pm
• Both teams continuing on starboard. Breeze at 215 now. Might be a course change. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:10 pm
• Breeze is up. Boats still haven't crossed. Heritage just tacked back to cover bow ahead and 10+ boat lengths to weather. Very strong position. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
• Heritage now continuing right which is where to breeze has been shifting. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:08 pm
• Heritage at least tripled their lead. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:07 pm
• Heritage has a great angle now and are looking very smart. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:07 pm
• Heritage just tacked back going at Vincere. It was about a 3 length lead. We will see soon. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:06 pm
• Their is darker water out left with Heritage. No word on any current. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
• Vincere just tacked back. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
• Teams still split. Not sure the thoughts on Heritage for not covering yet. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:04 pm
• Heritage is going to let them go. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:03 pm
• Nice mark rounding by both teams. Vincere tacks right away. They like the right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:02 pm
• Change of course. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:01 pm
• Heritage is gybing -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:01 pm
• Course downwind now is about 020 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 pm
• Canadians just switched their jib to the port side -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:59 am
• Most likely the sail change was to get something better for the lump as the breeze isn't changing much -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:59 am
• Headsail change on Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:57 am
• Course change for mark 3 being set up at 190 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:57 am
• Heritage to leeward a little as Vincere tries to gain some advantage and block some wind. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:56 am
• Both teams continuing on port. Small kite breaking on Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:55 am
• Nice lead for heritage. Both teams set pretty clean and conservative. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:52 am
• Sincere tacked on layline -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:51 am
• Almost to the top mark. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:51 am
• Both teams continuing on starboard heading left not too far off lay line. Heritage is to weather and both bows are even. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:50 am
• Great hiking by both teams -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 am
• RC isn't looking at a course change at this time. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:47 am
• Heritage appears to have a 5 boat length lead. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:46 am
• Top of course keeps getting breeze bumping to 200 at times. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:45 am
• Very lumpy so I apologize for any typos. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:44 am
• Vincere tacked with Heritage covering. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:43 am
• Top of the course is showing a little right. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:43 am
• Heritage jib trimmer Willem Van Waay is making adjustments. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:43 am
• Heritage is legging out a bit. Breeze is staying steady. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:41 am
• Heritage leading to the right now. Almost right in front of Vincere. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:40 am
• Heritage tacked on him. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:39 am
• Vincere taking -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:39 am
• Spectator boat is packed watching both teams heading left to the beach. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:38 am
• All clear. Big advantage to Heritage. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:37 am
• Both boats racing for the start. Heritage at boat Vincere almost at pin. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:37 am
• Heritage let them go and headed right. Heritage going for start at boat. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:36 am
• Heritage pushing right and controlling. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:35 am
• Tack by Vincere with Heritage chasing. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:35 am
• Both tacked now heritage is to leeward of Vincere and both heading down. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:34 am
• Lookin( like a dial up but Heritage gybed away. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:34 am
• Both a little late. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:33 am
• Entering box now -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:33 am
• Teams are circling. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:31 am
• Heritage on starboard and Vincere heading to port. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:31 am
• Foxtrot is up. We are in sequence. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:30 am
• Both teams are under full sail now. Sequence coming soon. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:27 am
• Heritage will be entering on starboard. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:26 am
• Three minutes to warning. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:25 am
• Teams are prepping still. Heritage with jib down. Vincere still tuning -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:22 am
• RC is working on setting the pin. Weather mark is in the water. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:13 am
• Breeze seems to be holding. Should start on time at 1030 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:12 am
• Very lumpy seas out here. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:12 am
• Course length should be about 1.25 NM trying to get back on track. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 11:07 am
• Breeze is settling in at 175 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:57 am
• Both teams are working on upwind sailing very far apart. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:56 am
• Once again if it looks like we missed something or have any questions send us a link to Faceabook or info@sailingupdates.com -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:56 am
• I just uploaded a video on the conditions to YouTube. Check out the link below. Internet seems a little more spotty. Probably due to the cloud and storm action in the area. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:54 am
• Nice breeze out of about 160 and 10ish knots. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:47 am
• Out on the course. RC is set. Vincere is sailing downwind under main near us. Heritage is sailing out near the channel. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:47 am
• Heritage is still at the dock. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:18 am
• RC boat Recovery is heading out now. Vincere Protector heading out ahead. Looks like Vincere might be out. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:17 am
• Teams are heading to their boats. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:11 am
• Short meeting. Team reps on the RC boat will play a big factor in allowing extra races. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:10 am
• RC will set up 2 miles offshore and head out from the channel at about 250 -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:09 am
• PRO anticipates being able to run 3 races before weather but will attempt for a 4th if possible. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:08 am
• A little wet this morning as thunderstorms rolled through in the early morning. It looks like we will be dodging them most of the day. But the good news is there is breeze. -Sep 2nd, 2011 at 9:21 am
• Another announcement was an early start tomorrow at 1030 hours and an aim for 4 races. Great forecast too. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 6:47 pm
• A post day briefing lead by RCYC commodore. Exchanging of club burgee's, a word from Paul Henderson, a great burgee presentation to Mary DeVries for her hard work. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 6:46 pm
• AP for the RCYC cocktail party will be coming down soon. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:17 pm
• AP over A and a sound. Done for the day. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:17 pm
• PRO just called the Jury boat over. There was a discussion about the decisions being done by committee in events like this. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:16 pm
• Hard work by the RC should be applauded but right now it looks like it will be tough to get a race in. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:13 pm
• Weather mark boat has puffs at 2.8kts from 155 to 165. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
• PRO doesn't plan to sit out here all night. Breeze tends to totally shut off sat 1800 hours. The plan is to stick around until 1630 hours to try for a race. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:09 pm
• Heritage way upwind sailing. Vincere is hanging out by the start boat with sails down. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:05 pm
• PRO is moving her team into place to get wind readings in an anticipated course. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 5:04 pm
• Mark boat is seeing 2.5 knots. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:59 pm
• Heritage still sailing encouraging a race. No sails up on Vincere. They must not want to race. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
• RC just stated on the VHF that conditions aren't race able right now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
• A stream of boats are following the RC boat Recovery now waiting to set up. She just slowed down and should be setting anchor soon. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:53 pm
• RC boat is not on station yet. Still motoring. One of the requirements is all marks of the course need to be 1 mile or greater away from shore. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:50 pm
• Correction. Heritage is sailing. No sails up on Vincere. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
• Still hazy outside but looking good. Getting outside as we speak. Teams sailing. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm
• Lots of excitement going around as RC, organizers and spectators are running around to get on boats to get on the water. Heading out now. RC boat recovery Recovery motoring out. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:34 pm
• PRO is back at the club switching RC members around to their proper places. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:30 pm
• For local fans that want to check out the action there is a spectator boat on a first come first serve basis. It's $100 and includes food and full bar on a great 86' Berger. Email info@canadascup2011.us -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:29 pm
• The Canadian Team on Vincere are heading out of the channel now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:24 pm
• Paul Henderson the past President of ISAF is here to watch. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:23 pm
• We wre heading out on the water soon and will try to get a video of the conditions when we get out there. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:20 pm
• Looks like we are going sailing. PRO wants the RC boats out the channel by 1600 hours. Looks the the AP is for the RCYC sponsored cocktail party. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:19 pm
• She plans to stay out and keep an eye on things. Most of the RC still at the club. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:12 pm
• PRO out on the water and not real confident. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:11 pm
• Heritage is heading out. Coach boat just had 6 kts from 240 and seems to think it will build. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:04 pm
• Boom tent just getting folded up in Heritage and their coach boat is leaving the dock. No official news yet. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 4:00 pm
• Very good breeze in front of the club now. A few small sailboats out here. Let's hope it is getting better outside too. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 3:58 pm
• Team Heritage just rolled back into the club after a break at the team house. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 3:55 pm
• PRO is heading out with Dave Sligh Sr. now. Recovery is still docked and now plans of leaving yet. Standing by. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 3:51 pm
• Just looked at the webcam and it isn't pretty. RC member and regatta organizer David Sligh Sr. will be heading out on the water soon. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 3:40 pm
• Still waiting here. Some breeze on the flags and lots of people anxiously waiting. But still light outside. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 3:32 pm
• Here is a good link sent to us about the Holland Lighthouse or Big Red as the local call it - en.wikipedia.org -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:53 pm
• For clarity Channel 8 in West Michigan is WOODTV so if you want to google it and try to check things out. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
• RC is going over scenarios for getting races in today. PRO is very clear that racing comes before the cocktail party. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:50 pm
• Of course with the RC sending someone out at 1500 hours that could be delaying if necessary. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:49 pm
• Of course with the RC sending someone out at 1500 hours that could be delaying if necessary. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:40 pm
• An announcement over the PA states that RCYC will be hosing a cocktail party for all members and spectators in the Race Tent at 1600 hours. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:39 pm
• The PRO just stated that she plans to head out around 1500 to try to get some racing in. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:36 pm
• Local papers have been featuring the event on their front pages. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:35 pm
• Just an FYI - the video team has been sending video coverage to all of the local stations(3,13 and 8) with 8 showing something every night between 1100-1130. Check it out. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:35 pm
• A very serious game of frisbee being played by Team Heritage. The lake made the last catch. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:29 pm
• RC boat Recovery is pulling into their slip at MBYC now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:29 pm
• Macatawa Bay has one of the most beautiful lighthouses, the Holland Harbor Light. MBYC did a photo shoot at "Big Red" with the Canada's Cup. Here's a little info on it: en.wikipedia.org -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:22 pm
• Just looking at the Spyglass Condo cam and it looks light. You can see the haze which we are hoping the breeze will come up and that will go away. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:18 pm
• At race headquarters and sending texts to see what I can find out. Right now very light and hot. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:08 pm
• Here's a local favorite for weather and a view of the lake: www.spyglasscondos.com/Weather_Station.php -Sep 1st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
• Teams have made it back to the docks. Team Heritage is set up in the shade outside MBYC. Not much to report yet. Stay tuned as I go to check on things. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:57 pm
• Even local sailors have mixed opinions on whether the decision to send boats in was the right call. But even an hour break on shore out of the sun and heat can be helpful on a long day like this. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:34 pm
• Black flies are out so heading in should give us a break from them. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:31 pm
• If you go to SailFlow and hit South Michigan and Holland Pier that is the closet weather information to see. The NOAA station is set up there. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:30 pm
• We are heading in now too. We will continue to update what we hear. Forecast after today is very good. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:23 pm
• Just to let you know we have good coverage but disappears at times. If you miss something or you see we might have please let us know. We have two different cell coverages and doing our best to stay on top of things. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:16 pm
• Teams are heading in. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm
• RC will stay out on race course. They do not forsee any breeze for at least an hour. They are recommending boats head in to shore and they will keep everyone posted on conditions. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:12 pm
• The Heritage tender is talking to the RC and they have called over the head umpire boat as well. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:11 pm
• Breeze is steady at rimes but cones and goes fairly often. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:10 pm
• Breeze is starting to fill again. Still no sails up on either boat. Some members of Team Heritage, spectators and the pin boat are taking a cool off swim. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 1:05 pm
• Breeze is dying again. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:54 pm
• The breeze seems to die and shift. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:48 pm
• Still no sails up. Breeze is much steadier but still light. Holes haven't filled yet. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:47 pm
• Click "The Team" link to learn about both Heritage and Vincere on www.CanadasCup2011.us -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
• RC boat is reset. Breeze is showing from 140-150. Not as many holes now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:42 pm
• The spectator fleet is growing. Send us feedback if you are out here. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:33 pm
• Weather mark boat is seeing 4 knots right now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:25 pm
• L flag was just hoisted. Recovery is underway in search of wind. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:25 pm
• RC boat Recovery moving a bit more Northerly to take advantage of the breeze and will try and set a course. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:19 pm
• Another report from RC, new breeze filling in with about 5 knots. RC contemplating moving to take advantage of new breeze. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:17 pm
• Breeze is pretty stable at about 80, no current, unlike last week where there was over 1 knot of current. Still very light and with lots of holes. RC is continuing to keep looking for breeze. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:16 pm
• Still very patchy. It is looking more encouraging now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:08 pm
• Still very patchy. It is looking more encouraging now. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:07 pm
• Breeze is building at 085 and 2 knots. No one sailing yet. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:06 pm
• AP flag has just been hoisted. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 12:00 pm
• Still pretty light but we are starting to see some wind on the water. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:52 am
• And a big thanks to the Captain Level Supporters: Wolverine Gas & Oil Corporation, Boeshield T-9, John & Banba Donnelly, Sam & Jeani Martin, McManus Serra & Klein and Russ & Chris Visner. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:41 am
• Special thanks to the Commodore Level Sponsors: Advantage Benefits Group, Midwest Pallet, Roger & Anne Gamache, Point West & Katherine Connelly. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:40 am
• MBYC would like to thank their sponsors. They have a lot of great supporters here! Major sponsors at the Admiral Level: Drumbeat Sailing Team, Miller Canfield, Dick & Betsy DeVos & Pro Fuse Health. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:39 am
• The heat is on right now. Steamy is the right term for the day. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:39 am
• We are out near the RC boat now. Very flat water. Both teams have sails down. A big American flag flying from the forestay of Heritage looks great and very patriotic. Nice work team. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:15 am
• Very flat water out here. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:12 am
• I don't see any sails up now but there is some haze to the south. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:11 am
• We are out on the water now. Great day but still a little light with lots of holes. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 11:09 am
• Team Heritage is heading out now with a Boom Tent on. Their coach Morgan Reeser says the only thing they need now is sunscreen on and sails down. We will head out soon an d shoot s video of the conditions. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:52 am
• The Canadians seem to be excited about the light air. RC rep for the Canadian is Mike Milner. An excellent PRO in his own right. He seemed encouraged at having 2 races today. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:50 am
• A slow start this morning. Teams might be anticipating an AP. Heritage is still at the dock. Vincere went out after the RC boat. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:46 am
• The RC boat Recovery has started up so the Race Committee is heading out shortly. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:31 am
• The brain trust from Team Heritage is meeting in the Race Tent still. No big rush to get out. Let's hope the breeze starts to build. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:21 am
• RC plans to head out on the water at 0930. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:10 am
• Sending boat out to check on trending wind. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:07 am
• She is a little concerned about breeze today. Might be "steamy". Will set up course bases on wind and to avoid fishing boat traffic. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
• Morning Briefing from PRO Barb Gamache. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
• Race Headquarters is buzzing this morning. Teams and fans are getting excited. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 10:04 am
• If you are interested in seeing the team members for each team check out the YouTube Channel at the link bottom right. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 9:25 am
• Good morning and welcome to Day 1 of the Canada's Cup. There will be a 9am briefing. Weather conditions for today look light. -Sep 1st, 2011 at 9:23 am
• Coin toss - RCYC called heads and tails land up. MBYC chose to start on starboard in race 1. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:39 pm
• Team introductions going up to YouTube now. RCYC has a stronger team than most people thought. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:38 pm
• Introduction of umpires. Lead by Henry Menon. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:16 pm
• Burgee presentation and hoisting of the RCYC burgee. For those that didn't know the challenging club is in fact Royal Canadian Yacht Club. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:14 pm
• Star spangled banner now. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:11 pm
• Opening ceremonies. Commodore spoke then Canadian National anthem. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:10 pm
• The Canada's Cup starts on Thursday September 1, 2011. Activities have already started with a Championship dinner last night at MBYC. Today they get the logistics taken care of with measuring, launching, RC meetings and then the open ceremony. We will be heading up this afternoon so look for more information later today. -Aug 31st, 2011 at 8:42 am
• We're on our way up to Holland, MI. Today teams are making final preparations for the Defender Trials with weigh-in and measurement. Racing starts tomorrow. We'll update more from the Sailor's Meet & Greet tonight. -Aug 25th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
• The Canada's Cup is scheduled for September 1st to 4th, 2011. Sailing Updates will be updating live mark roundings and blogging right here. The Canadian Team Vincere owned by Grant Hood will be the Challenger. The Defender Series will be August 25th to 28th, 2011 between Convexity owned by Don Wilson versus Bob Hughes' Heritage. -Aug 18th, 2011 at 8:20 pm

• Place
• Bow#
• Sail#
• Name
• Owner
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• Total

• 1. 1
  2. CAN
  3. CAN 5
  4. Vincere
  5. Grant Hood
  6. 2
  7. 1
  8. 1
  9. 1
  10. 2
  11. 1
  12. 2
  13. 1
  14. 11
• 1. 2
  2. USA
  3. USA 2011
  4. Heritage
  5. Bob Hughes
  6. 1
  7. 2
  8. 2
  9. 2
  10. 1
  11. 2
  12. 1
  13. 2
  14. 13