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America's Cup Virtual Traveler

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America's Cup Virtual Traveler

I only wish that I had set aside a couple of weeks to visit San Francisco this year, as the current America’s Cup Sailboat Race has become quite an exciting event.   Thanks to Lottie Kendall of San Carlos, CA for some updates of what’s happening on the bay in this very exciting series.

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For those lucky enough to be close, it’s been an action packed summer series on the bay with the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, followed by the Louis Vuitton Cup (for the right to be the challenger to the current holder of the America’s Cup) and the finals of the America’s Cup itself which is coming to a conclusion in the next day or so.

America's Cup racing

My thanks go out to Lottie for some excellent links and updates as to what’s been happening in the Bay this summer and through her blogs I am virtually present (the TV coverage helps as well) for the races.

Oracle Team USA is paired up against Emirates Team New Zealand racing amazingly high tech catamarans (called AC72) that often sail at 3 times the speed of the wind on hydrofoils when the wind permits.  This is not your old fashioned slow sailing as these boats often exceed 50 mph.

For those unfamiliar with the America’s Cup, this is the first time since 1995 that the US has defended the cup having won the 33rd America’s Cup from Italy back in 2010.  The America’s Cup has been contested since 1851 making it the oldest contest in modern sports.  The United States held the Cup for 132 years defending the cup successfully from 1970 through 1980.  Australia ended the streak in 1983 when it won the cup. 

Unlike the old days when large single hulled boats traveled slowly and races took many hours, today’s races are fast and exciting. 

Thanks again, Lottie, for allowing me to virtually be present on beautiful San Francisco Bay.

 

Comments (20)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Gabe- that would indeed be a fun race to watch.  I seem to remember some kind of large sailboat race down in Ft Lauderdale years ago.  Maybe you'll head out there next year. 

Sep 24, 2013 05:09 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Gabe-That would be exciting to watch. This is a great entry and Lottie does a great job keeping everyone in the loop

Sep 24, 2013 07:19 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Gabe,

Lottie does have a great set of links for the big event...I am not a sailor, but it's fun to watch those races!

Sep 24, 2013 08:32 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Gabe, Who doesn't like San Francisco any time of year. And Lottie paints a beautiful picture that makes us want to come back to her posts over and over.

Sep 24, 2013 11:49 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Gabe, of course my first question would be, do you sail?Usually, when people get serious enough to follow a sport, there is more than just a casual bystander situation going on here! A passion perhaps? The wind in your hair makes you happy? I used to sail competitively....my favorite moment was when we turned the engine off and you would hear the wind and the SILENCE.

Thank you for spotlighting Lottie. She's got to be happy to be a "vessel" on your virtual ride!

Sep 24, 2013 01:19 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Wow, Gabe, I'm happy I came across your post. I'm SO GLAD you've found my bits of information about the America's Cup races interesting. Did you watch the two races today? Who would have thought we'd go into tomorrow, each team having scored 8 points??

My husband has changed his work schedule; I'm starting work extra early and will work into the night---but we're heading down to San Francisco Bay tomorrow to catch this last momentous race, however it turns out.

I'm with Gayle, thinking you must be a sailor -- enjoy the live coverage tomorrow.

Sep 24, 2013 02:15 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks all for stopping by.

Lottie, yes I watched and am hoping they get the final race off today, though I heard the forecast may be for to much wind, above their limit.

Yes, I used to sail competitively in my youth and considering going back into it after the excitement of this year's cup.

Sep 24, 2013 09:37 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

It must be exciting to watch in person, thank you for sharing about America's Cup. Also neat to hear that you participated in this sport when you were younger.

Sep 25, 2013 12:50 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Wonderful shout out for Lottie, Gabe. I absolutely love the Bay area and it would be so exciting to see the America's Cup races in person. You're right, Lottie's coverage is the next best thing to being there.

Sep 26, 2013 03:31 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Just in case anyone missed it, Oracle Team USA came back from an 8 to 1 deficit to retain the America's Cup in the USA with a 9 to 8 races win.  Amazing!

Sep 26, 2013 10:14 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read this blog.

Dec 19, 2015 04:15 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Kathy, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:09 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Sharon, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:10 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Lisa, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:10 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Debbie, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:10 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Gayle, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:10 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Lottie, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:10 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Joe, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:11 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Debb, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:11 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Bernie, thanks for taking the time to comment it is always appreciated.

Dec 16, 2018 07:11 AM