Da Big Cats Kine Cruising in for Da Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 🐱⛵️🏆
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Shoots, braddahs and sistahs! We get one big kine change fo’ da Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup dis year. Da big monohulls? Dey not da only ones goin’ splash splash in da water. 🌊 Fo’ da first time in da 43-year history, da big catamarans going join in on da action!
Starting dis Monday in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, we goin’ see up to five of deez maxi multihulls. Ho, deez cats no mess around – dey can stretch up to 60 feet from bow to stern! 🚤😲 Dey can zip through da water even faster than monohulls, but, eh, no forget, dey no get dat special keel fo’ keep ’em from flipping over.
Da regatta stay known fo’ its coastal kine courses, passing Maddalena archipelago’s islands, da underwater rocks, and dat spicy stretch called Bomb Alley. 🏝️💥 You eva heard of it? It’s dat 15-mile stretch dat separates da islands from da mainland. And when da winds, called da mistrals, pick up, ho, Bomb Alley can turn into one wild rodeo! 🌬️🐎
Andrew McIrvine, da big boss of da International Maxi Association, wen say dis all one experiment. He mentioned dat some Maxi owners getting old kine, so maybe giving ’em one catamaran might help ’em stick around in da racing scene.
You see, da thing with catamarans, dey get two hulls fo’ stay stable. No like da regular boats with only one hull and one heavy kine keel. Dey lean less but if you no watch out and da wind picks up, BOOM, dey can flip! 🌀😳
Paul Larsen, da race skipper of Allegra, one 84-foot catamaran, wen say, “It’s no joke.” For real, braddahs, da risk stay fo’ real, but da regatta organizers, dey like da challenge.
Regatta organizers say, da multihulls going race in their own class. Depending on da weather, dey might sail together or separate from da monohulls. 🌦️⛅ Michael Illbruck, da commodore of da Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, say dat this is just da natural evolution of da game.
Sadly, out of da five Maxi-size catamarans dat originally joined, one wen catch fire 🔥, and one wen capsize 🔄. Dat leaves us with three to watch out for. Two of ’em, dis their first time racing in da Maxi cup’s coastal courses.
Da courses? Oh, dey stay beautiful and tricky. The islands can even change up da sailing conditions. Edoardo Recchi, da club’s head honcho, say dat deez courses and da flat water perfect for da multihulls. 🌅👌
But, eh, no forget – with da high speeds and close-to-land courses, one small mistake and BANG! ⚡ Da pressure is on, especially when da mistrals kick in.
Crews gotta be sharp. Kinley Fowler, one champion from America’s Cup and da team manager of Convexity², one Gunboat 68, say dat dey gotta stay always one step ahead.
But many teams? Dey praying for da mistrals. “I’d prefer a windy regatta,” Larsen say. His boat, Allegra, stay ready and da crew, dey know their stuff.
Lord Laidlaw, owner of Highland Fling 18, one speedy Gunboat 80, say his boat can cruise at over 30 knots. He’s 80 years old, and he still learning new things with dis boat!
Safety? Always number one. Lord Laidlaw’s crew, dey goin’ wear helmets and life vests with Kevlar. Plus, da Coast Guard stay ready fo’ help if need.
And, aiya! Da submerged rocks, gotta watch out fo’ those. With daggerboards, deez multihulls can either stay deep or go shallow, which can be one game-changer, especially around rocks and islands. 🏔️
At da end of da day, every team wants to win and have fun. But as Larsen said, when da racing tight, “all cards are on the table.” 🃏🏁
So, sit tight, get ready for da big kine action, and cheer on da multihulls as dey sail through! 🌺🎉🤙
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🐱⛵️🏆 Big Catamarans Dive into the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Big news, folks! There’s a significant shift this year at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. It’s not just about the monohulls anymore. For the first time in its 43-year history, we’re seeing large catamarans join the race!
Starting this Monday in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, up to five of these maxi multihulls will be showcased. These boats, stretching up to 60 feet from bow to stern, are no joke – they might even outpace the monohulls! 🚤😲 But remember, they lack the stability keel, which can lead to a potential flip.
Known for its coastal routes, the regatta courses glide past the Maddalena archipelago’s islands, the underwater rocky terrain, and the notorious Bomb Alley. 🏝️💥 Have you heard of it? It’s a 15-mile stretch that separates the islands from the mainland. And when the strong winds, known as the mistrals, start blowing, Bomb Alley can indeed become quite the spectacle! 🌬️🐎
Andrew McIrvine, the head of the International Maxi Association, labeled this inclusion of catamarans as an “experiment.” He hinted that some Maxi owners might be aging and switching to a catamaran could rejuvenate their racing spirit.
Now, catamarans have their unique build. They’re constructed with two hulls for added stability, unlike traditional boats with a single hull and a weighty keel. This dual design means they’re steadier, but strong winds can turn them over quickly if not managed right! 🌀😳
Paul Larsen, the race skipper of the 84-foot catamaran Allegra, emphasized, “It’s no joke.” The risk is palpable, but it’s a challenge the regatta organizers are willing to embrace.
According to the organizers, multihulls will have their category. Weather permitting, they might sail alongside or separately from the monohulls. 🌦️⛅ Michael Illbruck, the leader of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, believes this is a natural progression of the sport.
However, of the initial five Maxi-size catamarans, one faced a fire 🔥, and another capsized 🔄, leaving three in the race. Two of them are racing the Maxi cup’s coastal courses for the first time.
These courses offer both beauty and strategy. The surrounding islands can even modify the sailing conditions. Edoardo Recchi, the club’s main man, thinks these courses and the typically calm waters are ideal for the multihulls. 🌅👌
With the combination of high speeds and proximity to land, there’s zero room for error. Especially when the mistrals kick in, the stakes are sky-high.
The teams must be on their A-game. Kinley Fowler, an America’s Cup champion and the team manager of Convexity², a Gunboat 68, stressed the need to always stay ahead of the curve.
Despite the tight margins, many teams are actually hoping for the mistrals to show up. “I’d prefer a windy regatta,” says Larsen. His vessel, Allegra, is well-prepared, and the crew is seasoned.
Meanwhile, Lord Laidlaw, the proud owner of the Highland Fling 18, a swift Gunboat 80, boasts that his ship can hit speeds over 30 knots. And even at 80 years of age, he’s still eager to learn!
Safety remains paramount. Lord Laidlaw mentioned that his team would be sporting helmets and Kevlar-imbued life vests. Plus, the Coast Guard is always on standby for assistance if needed.
And let’s not forget the lurking submerged rocks. With their retractable daggerboards, these multihulls can adjust their depth, providing a tactical advantage when navigating around rocks and islands. 🏔️
In the end, while everyone prioritizes safety, the ultimate goal is to clinch that win. As Larsen pointed out, when the race tightens, “all cards are on the table.” 🃏🏁
So, gear up and get ready for an action-packed spectacle as these multihulls set sail! 🌺🎉🤙
