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The Helmsman:
America's Cup This is the first in a series of videos
describing the roles of crewmembers aboard the BMW ORACLE America's Cup
Racing Yacht. In this episode we get an overview of the crew and the
Helmsman.
The
Tactician: America's Cup When do you tack? When do jibe? Those countless other racing
decisions originate with the Tactician in close communications with the
Helmsman.
The
Navigator: America's Cup Connected to a powerful onboard computer, the
navigator tracks the boat's position and confers with the other members of
the Afterguard on strategy.
The
Strategist: America's Cup is responsible for relaying weather information to other
members of the Afterguard and maintaining the most efficient sail shape for
conditions.
The Weather Team: America's
Cup locates the "fuel" that powers the sails. Using down course
weather boats and buoys, the team meteorologist reports on current and
future wind conditions.
The
Grinders: America's Cup The muscle of the crew, the Grinders work in pairs. Their
tremendous strength and endurance power a series of interlocking winches
that shape the sails.
The
Trimmers: America's Cup Adjusting the sails to match wind and course requires
continuous concentration. The trimmers work with the grinders to obtain
perfect sail shape.
The Mast & Pit Men: America's
Cup Raising and dropping sails, grinding, and coordinating the
bow team with the Afterguard are the key tasks of these specialists.
The Bow Men:
America's Cup Tangling from the spinnaker poll is one of the more harrowing
maneuvers performed by the Bow Men to ensure a proper spinnaker set.
BMW ORACLE Racing
Keel Technology transfer has played a major role in the design and
construction of this hi-tech keelfin "bomb". Like the winged keel, this
development will eventually find its way to cruising sailboats.
Tall Ship
Prince William:
Voyage of Understanding. Join 48
International student-sailors on their dramatic arrival in London, UK.
Shoshalosa: An African
Dream This mini-documentary showcases South Africa's America's Cup
challenge and the positive impact it is having on some of that nation's
poorest children.
