We have just introduced Stuart Alexander and Bob Fisher to the blogosphere- go check out their blogs!
Stuart Alexander
Stuart keeps the readers of The Independent sports section updated on every shift in the direction of the wind, with an analytical mind second to none. He is aiming to cover both yachting and rugby with his blog. http://www.stuartalexander.eu/
Bob Fisher
Bob has had his finger on the pulse of sailing for years, and has covered every America’s Cup since 1967. He currently writes for The Observer and The Guardian as well as Sail World. His book “Americas Cup, An Absorbing Interest” is probably the best history of the America’s Cup, right back to 1851. http://www.fishersailing.com/
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So now we get the rule bending by Alinghi. Just when some or at least one of the Challengers get competitive, the design rule changes. And get this – one new boat only for a challenging yacht club while the Swiss club can hold a trial series and therefore test TWO new boat designs. Cunning bugger’s I’d say.
Guys. Check our Richard Gladwel’s summary of the new ACC thus far at:
http://www.sail-world.com/news_special_new.cfm?Nid=35379&SEid=362&SRCID=8&RequestTimeOut=180