Prada Cup Final

After such a resounding success in the round robins, Team Ineos have managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Luna Rossa always looked very strong. Another four years to lick our wounds and come up with a faster boat.

I got very confused by the list of 'rounds' for them to compete in, but , despite being a 'Land based ' person I was hoping for a few good reports from you CY to help educate me.

Trying to work out which YouTube video to watch was a bit confusing. I thought the superimposed graphics would have helped you see what was going on during an actual race. Unless you are a sailor, yacht racing can be very confusing for a spectator and even when you are in a race, you can't always be sure you are in the lead unless you are massively ahead.

Are they not completly out of it now. 

Yes. It's the Americas Cup challenge now. Luna Rossa versus Emirates Team New Zealand, the holders. 13 races with the first boat to get to seven wins. It's all a far cry from the original race round the Isle of Wight won by the schooner "America", hence the name of the contest. Because of the loose way the rules were set, no one expected anyone to cut inside of No Mans Land fort, deep draught boats being the norm. America was a centreboard yacht and, drawing less was able to cut the corner. So you could say that it was won initially by cheating although no actual rule was broken.

Thanks for the guidance, CY --  Brian only ever had one boat at a time  in his bath, so no racing, alas    but thank you any way

I might even try to fight my way round YouTube tho'  !!