2011 ROLEX BIG BOAT SERIES-- IRC BOAT ROUND DOWN AND BROACH

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Well - I think they actually handle their problem quite fast and efficient as soon as they understand what has happened. Yes - they could have prevented the problem - but fix it efficient.
Don't know why they don't go back and cross the finish line though...?
I heard that the afterguard kept calling for spinnakers that were over-sized for the conditions.The same driver crashed the boat more than once in the regatta, maybe his downwind driving technique contributed to the crash? Disagree with the comment below, the rudder is isn't short- it's over six feet vertical. It seems the dude never saw an A35 underwater.
Modern boats have a too flat bottom. That's why they get uncontrollable in heavy wheather. Even the deepest rudder looses its function. Suitable for races only. If smething aboard breaks, the insurance pays the damage. Most important thing is HAVE FUN !
The Chinese Gybe starts with the 'Mae West movement', and reluctance to anticipate with the rudder..[ the helmsman put opposite rudder, and increased the Mae West movement]
We always called it a Chinese Gybe, dunno why though haha
Its and A35, has a pretty short rudder and the helm gets easily overpowered in a round down. You have to grind the spin sheet to counteract the main powering up to avoid it. These guys were dipping deep to finish, and caught a nasty puff. Despite grinding hard and trying to push the boat back the 38 kt puff overpowered the helm. The boat was being driven and trimmed by professionals.
@boxeater406 Yes.. a roundDOWN. Thanks for the correction.
Geez folks, it's a RACE. You are supposed to take a few risks
hey skipper, that was a roundDOWN
Helmsman asleep? Would it have been a good time to blow the spinny sheet?
C'mon guys. Put the pole forward a few feet. Put the sheet in a second twing by the shrouds banged down hard. Overtrim the kite 20%. Keep the center seam up/down the headstay or just a bit to weather of it. Helmsman keeps the boat under the masthead. How hard is that?
omg...

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An IRC boat approaching the finish line in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club suffers a round-down, an accidental jibe and a broach right in front of the race deck of the club and within a few yards of the finish line. Nice recovery though.