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Too many times we have heard the phrase "rain stops play" at the annual Wimbledon tennis tournament from London, England, and given the climate in the UK and the fact that the championships began back in 1877, it must have been uttered many times.
However, there aren't many sporting events that need specific and precise weather conditions in order to be able to proceed.
Sailing, and in particular the America's Cup, is one such event where the direction and strength of the wind is a key factor in determining the success of this regatta.
[...] Since the beginning, the weather, and in particular the winds, have taken their toll on the teams participating, with strong, gusting winds capsizing the New Zealand team on Tuesday, June 6. The following day's racing planned for June 7 was postponed due to the high winds.
[...] And now sailing experts are saying the light air pattern currently in place across Bermuda could be a game changer, and if the winds stay below 12 knots, the teams have to change equipment and tactics once again.
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(Score: 3, Funny) by FatPhil on Wednesday June 14 2017, @01:01PM (1 child)
(And to address your point, I'm a non-swimmer, and have a bit of a phobia of being surrounded by water, so I know in advance that anything water-borne isn't for me. Actually, when I see some of the modern faster-than-wind boats, and the tactics of chosing a route around a buoy to catch more of the wind at the right time than your opponent, I do find that quite fascinating, it reminds me of planetary slingshots. I'm also sure that the competitors are both extremely skilled sportsmen, but are also having an absolute whale of a time doing their hobby, it's possibly the most exciting thing that happens in water. But it's not as complex and intricate as chess on an infinite chessboard, unlike tiddlywinks!)
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(Score: 2) by weeds on Wednesday June 14 2017, @07:09PM
Of all the nerve! Accusing me of being anti-tiddlywinks!
I would be thrilled to educate you on the finer points of sailboat racing mechanics and strategy. You could reciprocate by explaining the intricacies of tiddlywinks to me :)
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