Re: [CQ-Contest] America's cup Sailboat racing not what it used to be

[Zack Widup <w9sz.zack@gmail.com>]

Ward Silver N0AX gave a presentation at the annual SMC get-together
last year called "Ham Radio 2.0" which is what ham radio is in the
21st century. It was a fascinating, thought-provoking presentation.
The basic jist of it by my understanding was that, although Ham Radio
2.0 embraces Ham Radio 1.0 (ham radio in the 20th century), ig goes
far beyond that in technology. The "youngsters" in the hobby never
knew Ham Radio 1.0. They have technology that was not available in the
year 2000, some of it not even dreamed of. So, if you don't happen to
like the technology available in Ham Radio 2.0, at least get out of
the way of those who do and let them do their thing.

73, Zack W9SZ


On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:12 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com> wrote:
> Did anyone watch these races?  Did you notice the technology now required to
> race a sailboat?
>
> Even sailboat racing is embracing major changes to their sport.  Why can't
> we?
>
> They have on board computer navigation.  The course is laid out
> electronically based on the wind.
>
> It is rumored that the New Zealand boat had a computer algorithm trimming
> the sails and keeping the boat level out of the water.  Yes these sail boats
> now "fly" over the water.
>
> Most of the manpower on the boats is used to generate power for their
> hydraulic systems that keep the boat riding out of the water and turning the
> sails.
>
> These boats are amazing it I really enjoyed watching the races.  New Zealand
> built a great team and a great boat.
>
> New Zealand now gets to write the rules for the next running and they get to
> set the date and place of the race.
>
> W0MU
>
>
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