After my deliberations earlier this week about who to support, I am damn proud to be a limey today! Ainslie and the “Three Blondes In A Boat” were abso-bloody-lutely out-frickin-standing . Congratulations to Zach Railey for silver.
Great video on NBC Olympics site of today’s racing. The wind and chop make it exciting viewing. The rain and fog make it hard to see some of the time but it’s worth it. The camera angles are excellent, with on-board cameras for the racers in medal contention. There are also simple graphics showing separation and how boats are progressing on each other. Only problem is no commentary. Where’s Gary Jobson when you need him?
Just do what I do and make up your own commentary.
The Yngling race is very exciting. The Brits and Dutch battle it out for Gold in close contention to the first mark. It’s neck and neck stuff. Great action around the first mark and mayhem at the third and final windward mark.
The pre-start of the Finn’s is worth watching closely. Ainslie stalks Railey and then sneaks up in on in. I think he luffs him up and forces him to tack with seconds to go till the gun. Railey then has a terrible start. After that, it’s the Ben Show. The guy just seems to be sailing in a different race than everyone else.
You can see the videos in the widget below or directly here.