AC75 Testevent
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 12:51 pm
Is the AC75 suitable for the MLS?
I think so, but there are a few things to consider. In order to be able to handle the flying boats, it is essential that they are sailed more. To achieve this, it would be very helpful if the decision makers of the MLS would support the use of the boat for the MLS, because many test regattas take place with regard to the MLS regattas and if the AC75 were there, this would lead to the boat being sailed more as well. Flying with this boat must be "learned". Only if everyone knows how to behave in special situations is it guaranteed that there will be fair regattas. "Lag" is a problem (not only with AC75) and lag can be reduced if more is sailed with the affected boats. The test event has brought some insights into how the "maps" should be built and also how long a course should be so that it is suitable as an MLS regatta.
I think that if we fly more, it will become more and more "normal" for everyone to handle these boats and I am happy if you give your opinions and experiences here. I would also be interested to know how the teams that sail in the MLS comment on this. Maybe every team captain can briefly express his team's opinion on the use of the AC75 in the MLS here. I'm curious...
Philipp (aka Q23 SUI 007)
I think so, but there are a few things to consider. In order to be able to handle the flying boats, it is essential that they are sailed more. To achieve this, it would be very helpful if the decision makers of the MLS would support the use of the boat for the MLS, because many test regattas take place with regard to the MLS regattas and if the AC75 were there, this would lead to the boat being sailed more as well. Flying with this boat must be "learned". Only if everyone knows how to behave in special situations is it guaranteed that there will be fair regattas. "Lag" is a problem (not only with AC75) and lag can be reduced if more is sailed with the affected boats. The test event has brought some insights into how the "maps" should be built and also how long a course should be so that it is suitable as an MLS regatta.
I think that if we fly more, it will become more and more "normal" for everyone to handle these boats and I am happy if you give your opinions and experiences here. I would also be interested to know how the teams that sail in the MLS comment on this. Maybe every team captain can briefly express his team's opinion on the use of the AC75 in the MLS here. I'm curious...
Philipp (aka Q23 SUI 007)