Thursday, February 11, 2010

the America's Cup

aright folks here it is, the best post of the year! aright maybe not, but these are some of the best photos i've seen in a bit, and the sheer massiveness of these sailboats is awe-inspiring.

here's the original nytimes post with the content in question:
America’s Cup Rivals Race With the Wind at Their Wings - NYTimes.com

hmmmmm i love it -- "Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings". as we all know, idratherbesailing. or, i'dratherbesailing. either way, i'd rather be sailing.

i was actually considering a trip where i went somewhere with the intention of doing some sailing, because i haven't done any in a long time. but that's beside the point.

can you believe these America's Cup boats? these photos are epic in an undescribable way. i would pay to see these boats in person. they're absurd.

the article blew me away. currently, the start of the race has been postponed off the coast of Valencia twice. it was postponed the first time because there wasn't enough wind. it was postponed the second time because there were 4-6 foot waves (the race officials don't want the masts to break, which has happened before).

i'm completely enthralled now, lemme go see if there are any ways we can monitor this incredible race. -Dave