36th America's Cup

Boris Herrmann had a real shot at become the first non French to win the Vendee. So close

yannick bestaven still has a shot. Going to be tight

So Louis Burton finished 2nd, 4 hrs 8 minutes behind.... had he not crossed the start line a couple of second ahead he would not have had a 5 hour penalty and would have crossed the line 52 minutes ahead. This is nuts.

Well it wasn’t even close... and American Magic almost crashed out again... they haven’t won a race so far in the Prada Cup.

3-0 to Luna Rossa. Not even close.

Yeah. They fell off on the pre start but kept loosing ground at every gate...

I see that too, I also see as you pointed out sail choice is a big deal on these vessels. Luna Rossa Parada is as fast, not looking faster, but I see they are pointing higher and hence fractional advantage on VMG for sure. If they race clean mistake free as they have the Beast aka Spitill is on track to meet the Kiwis.
As you say Brilliant.
I have noted that Mr. North Sails Ken Read is a bit contrary in his jabbing with the color commentator, chippy even. So the broadcast is as feisty as the race course.

I would never count out Sir Ben though.

My wife, the real sailor in our family, pointed out something interesting as it relates to the big picture and the boats country of origin.
Since when was British engineering thought of as top notch in a historical perspective? She said she is not surprised that the UK boat may not be up to snuff.