Sir Ben & the Americas Cup
Discussion
Tyre Smoke said:
Bring it on.
Surely as we won, it's our choice where to defend?
Absolutely, though a 1 on 1 'friendly' challenge match in Solent would be of great interest, it's unfortunate that the two sides are 12 hours apart, but on the other hand time difference hasn't really been much of an issue this time, nor when it was on West Coast USA.Surely as we won, it's our choice where to defend?
Tyre Smoke said:
Bring it on.
Surely as we won, it's our choice where to defend?
That’s what I thought.Surely as we won, it's our choice where to defend?
That’s why it hasn’t been in the U.K. for so long.
I think the location might be open to offers due to funding issues?
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/124578312...
Looking at the arrangements for this AC
https://www.americascup.com/en/official/the-protoc...
It shows a bit about what the challenger of record is involved like sharing some costs and organising the Prada cup and Christmas series etc.
Seeing as the Cup has been retained, now it can be revealed.
Flying across the sea, teaching a computer to sail
Sorry about bit of an advert.
Initially the real sailors kick the computer's arse, but eventually tables get turned and the computer starts tacking better than the crew. That's when it really gets useful.Think F1 simulations for a PH version.
Flying across the sea, teaching a computer to sail
Sorry about bit of an advert.
Initially the real sailors kick the computer's arse, but eventually tables get turned and the computer starts tacking better than the crew. That's when it really gets useful.Think F1 simulations for a PH version.
FiF said:
Seeing as the Cup has been retained, now it can be revealed.
Flying across the sea, teaching a computer to sail
Sorry about bit of an advert.
Initially the real sailors kick the computer's arse, but eventually tables get turned and the computer starts tacking better than the crew. That's when it really gets useful.Think F1 simulations for a PH version.
That is very impressive stuff and I do not in any way underestimate the complexity of the problem and the computing and software power that has been deployed to improve the sailing performance.Flying across the sea, teaching a computer to sail
Sorry about bit of an advert.
Initially the real sailors kick the computer's arse, but eventually tables get turned and the computer starts tacking better than the crew. That's when it really gets useful.Think F1 simulations for a PH version.
My question is the use of AI. It is hard to find anything that is done these days without the claim of doing it with AI. AI used in meteorology to predict the weather ok but AI in a washing machine to give the perfect wash, not impressed.
Congratulations to Team NZL
I would like the next AC to be in NZ.
Two reasons, firstly NTZ won it and so should defend it there.
Secondly, we want to bring the trophy back to Britain as winners, not to be the challengers on our own turf.
Let’s win it in NZ and defend it in the Solent.
And it should be a race around the island like the original AC, not this narrow course stuff.
Two reasons, firstly NTZ won it and so should defend it there.
Secondly, we want to bring the trophy back to Britain as winners, not to be the challengers on our own turf.
Let’s win it in NZ and defend it in the Solent.
And it should be a race around the island like the original AC, not this narrow course stuff.
It’s official https://www.ineosteamuk.com/en/articles/411_Joint-...
And the response https://emirates-team-new-zealand.americascup.com/...
A Protocol Governing AC37 will be published within eight months including the provisions outlined in this release.
It has been agreed the AC75 Class shall remain the class of yacht for the next two America’s Cup cycles, and agreement to this is a condition of entry.
The teams will be restricted to building only one new AC75 for the next event.
A single Event Authority will be appointed to be responsible for the conduct of all racing and the management of commercial activities relating to AC37.
The Defender and the Challenger of Record, will be investigating and agreeing a meaningful package of campaign cost reduction measures including measures to attract a higher number of Challengers and to assist with the establishment of new teams.
A new Crew Nationality Rule will require 100% of the race crew for each competitor to either be a passport holder of the country the team’s yacht club as at 19 March 2021 or to have been physically present in that country (or, acting on behalf of such yacht club in Auckland, the venue of the AC36 Events) for two of the previous three years prior to 18 March 2021. As an exception to this requirement, there will be a discretionary provision allowing a quota of non-nationals on the race crew for competitors from “Emerging Nations”.
There are a number of different options but it is intended that the Venue for the Match will be determined within six months and the dates of racing announced in the Protocol, if not before.
And the response https://emirates-team-new-zealand.americascup.com/...
A Protocol Governing AC37 will be published within eight months including the provisions outlined in this release.
It has been agreed the AC75 Class shall remain the class of yacht for the next two America’s Cup cycles, and agreement to this is a condition of entry.
The teams will be restricted to building only one new AC75 for the next event.
A single Event Authority will be appointed to be responsible for the conduct of all racing and the management of commercial activities relating to AC37.
The Defender and the Challenger of Record, will be investigating and agreeing a meaningful package of campaign cost reduction measures including measures to attract a higher number of Challengers and to assist with the establishment of new teams.
A new Crew Nationality Rule will require 100% of the race crew for each competitor to either be a passport holder of the country the team’s yacht club as at 19 March 2021 or to have been physically present in that country (or, acting on behalf of such yacht club in Auckland, the venue of the AC36 Events) for two of the previous three years prior to 18 March 2021. As an exception to this requirement, there will be a discretionary provision allowing a quota of non-nationals on the race crew for competitors from “Emerging Nations”.
There are a number of different options but it is intended that the Venue for the Match will be determined within six months and the dates of racing announced in the Protocol, if not before.
Abbott said:
FiF said:
Seeing as the Cup has been retained, now it can be revealed.
Flying across the sea, teaching a computer to sail
Sorry about bit of an advert.
Initially the real sailors kick the computer's arse, but eventually tables get turned and the computer starts tacking better than the crew. That's when it really gets useful.Think F1 simulations for a PH version.
That is very impressive stuff and I do not in any way underestimate the complexity of the problem and the computing and software power that has been deployed to improve the sailing performance.Flying across the sea, teaching a computer to sail
Sorry about bit of an advert.
Initially the real sailors kick the computer's arse, but eventually tables get turned and the computer starts tacking better than the crew. That's when it really gets useful.Think F1 simulations for a PH version.
My question is the use of AI. It is hard to find anything that is done these days without the claim of doing it with AI. AI used in meteorology to predict the weather ok but AI in a washing machine to give the perfect wash, not impressed.
Congratulations to Team NZL
It's hard to tell exactly what anyone means by "AI" but things like Generative Design and Topology Optimisation have been becoming common for many years. I suspect they are running thousands of simulations on designs to optimise their boat.
Edit to add: It would be nice if they could do something about they hydraulics creaking. Perhaps introduce a noise limit or similar? Also more sustainable materials, they would surely attract sponsors if they could green things up a bit.
Edited by speedy_thrills on Tuesday 23 March 02:25
Thread resurrection, but I thought some of you guys may appreciate this as it's a great watch:
Untold - The Race of the Century on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSmns9QWPiE
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
Untold - The Race of the Century on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSmns9QWPiE
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
ben5575 said:
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
I watched Maiden this Sunday and was quite surprised to see Marie Claude on there, she joined us for a few days of cowes week this year, a very talented sailor who then competed a few years later in the whitbread. I would suggest this is a must watch for anyone who likes sailing or those with daughters. ben5575 said:
Thread resurrection, but I thought some of you guys may appreciate this as it's a great watch:
Untold - The Race of the Century on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSmns9QWPiE
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
Thanks for the heads up, knew it was about but could never find it. Great secrecy around that keel.Untold - The Race of the Century on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSmns9QWPiE
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
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Sim_Nugget said:
ben5575 said:
Thread resurrection, but I thought some of you guys may appreciate this as it's a great watch:
Untold - The Race of the Century on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSmns9QWPiE
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
Thanks for the heads up, knew it was about but could never find it. Great secrecy around that keel.Untold - The Race of the Century on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSmns9QWPiE
Whilst I'm here and also on Netflix, 'Maiden' the first all female round the world crew is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhEInUzqlE
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