DON’T STAND STILL – Paul Bieker The thinking behind our latest foil arrangement started with the fact that the space for hydrofoils between the hulls on these small powercats is pretty limited – especially when there is a trailering width constraint. In addition the available depth for the foil is also quite limited when the catamaran is pretty light and when the boat also needs to be beachable. This means that a foil between the hulls operates close to the free surface and this reduces its efficiency. This new foil arrangement has neither of those constraints. In addition, the increased foil beam improves the dynamic stability of the boat. Foils that do not fly the boat provide incremental improvements in drag compared to a fully flying arrangement. Further, there
are no moving parts and they do not require specialised propulsion solutions. Energy savings are in the order of 20 per cent in a typical 18-25kt speed range, but the improvement diminishes at higher speeds due to the fact that the foils approach the free surface and wetted surface reductions flatten out. That said, there are also some significant improvements to ride comfort in most conditions!
border is still closed to tourists and a strict quarantine process is in place. In some ways I would say that success or failure for America’s Cup 36 lay in this decision. Our own decision in May to load all of our gear on a ship with
absolutely no guarantee of when we would be allowed into New Zealand left a lot of us inside NYYC American Magic with that uneasy feeling, ‘If this goes pear shaped, we are truly fudged!’ Or words to that effect. Now in the American Magic base at the end of Hammer Street you cannot help but feel a sense of relief and even some cautious optimism. None of the above guarantees anything on the racecourse. But
it is a testament to the team to move and execute in the manner that we did during this crisis. Base construction is ongoing and it feels like Christmas dinner for 70 inside the middle of a construction zone. While there is still a lot in front of us, I will happily admit that sailing and training help sleeping better at night. Training. On the water it has been great to be back sailing with
the added bonus of training in the venue. When I look back at our time in Pensacola Bay I know we trained in a great spot to develop Defiant. The flat water of Pensacola mirrors the Waitemata Harbour and ‘back paddock’ racecourses. The other added bonus is to have the defender Team New Zealand across the harbour. Nothing like adding another team with the same mission to put a little pressure on our operation. We have yet to have any interaction with their boats. The rule
states there is no organised training between teams and the two teams lay out separate racecourses to manage the situation. The highlights are just being on the water! On top of that fact we have had some epic sails home. Coming
down the harbour back to the barn at 110 TWA and 18kt of wind speed is an exhilarating way to finish off the day. At the end of a five-hour day of constant grinding the enthusiasm in Goody’s voice when he gives us a ‘keep grinding, boys’, you gain the sense that the tanks of the sailor are empty... But it sure is fun. Covid. With a recent cluster outbreak in south Auckland American
Magic and the defender are currently operating at Level 3. What does this mean? Strict policy on non-essential personnel working from home, face mask and social distancing at work and a lot of hand sanitiser. Recreational boating is not allowed so the harbour is open which is nice. It’s interesting being here seeing the strengths
and weaknesses of how a different country faces the challenge. In the end it comes down to the success or failure of control and how the community either accepts or rejects the policy in place. All I know is that I wish I had stocks in a hand sanitiser supplier. Standing by, Auckland, NZ
VOLUNTEER – Lynn Fitzpatrick It’s 1976. Gary Jobson is in his mid-20s and earning next to nothing as a college sailing coach. Ted Turner says to him, ‘You’re going to help me win sail boat races, and I’m going to help you with your career.’ Is this his lucky break or is he making a deal with the devil? In 1977, as Turner’s tactician aboard the 12 Metre Courageous,
Jobson held up his end of the bargain. The pair, along with a loyal and talented crew, won the 23rd America’s Cup defender selection series and then the America’s Cup. Along the way Jobson listened and learned many valuable nuggets from The Mouth from the South: always have an opinion, communicate your viewpoint, sell and make people think. With every sail, race, regatta, adventure, interview, presentation,
broadcast, movie, book and board meeting throughout his sailing career Jobson has refined those skills. As he completes his second term as World Sailing Vice-President with no advancement plan he shares pivotal moments in his sailing career and his perspective on recent World Sailing events and the changing of the guard.
From grasshopper to boardroom volunteer With the euphoria of Courageous’s 4-0 America’s Cup victory over Alan Bond’s Australia behind them, Turner summoned Jobson to Atlanta. The pair settle down at an isolated table among the dark panelled walls of an Atlanta club for lunch. It’s Turner’s turn to hold his end of the bargain. The sage has the grasshopper’s total attention. ‘Gary, there are two ways to go about things in life. The first is as an outsider making a lot of noise. The other is as an insider on boards. You won’t be as loud, but you can be more effective that way. Gary, become an insider. Get on boards.’ ‘That was a defining moment,’ recalls Jobson. It propelled him
into service for the sport of sailing. His first stint on the board of US Sailing was 1978-1980 when he served as its Youth Represen- tative. Plenty more volunteer posts would quickly follow.
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