Training A Grinder to Power the AC75
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- The AC75 is a new breed of Cup boat and it is powered by a new breed of sailor. Of the eleven sailors onboard, eight are tasked with “grinding”. They are the engine room and generate the hydraulic power needed to make these boats fly. So, what’s it take to become a grinder? You need strength, power, speed and an ability to cope with a world of pain.
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Much respect to all the grinders behind the scenes. Usually we only see the skippers but this guys deserve as much attention as the others
I'd always thought it looked tough, but this is insane!
Yeah if I was 25 years younger, went to the gym and was fit, ate better, didn't smoke, and had the drive, I could do that no worries.
these guys are amazing! definitely mind over matter!!!!
phisical and mental preparation is a key issue to consider in any sport....if want to be in the top list!!!
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I can't believe they actually came back to grinding instead of pedaling like they did in the past. I would love to know why.
Brutal day yesterday, hopefully breeze picks up today. Go NZ
Does anymore know the brand/name of the row erg they are using
Do the grinders know ‘how to sail’ or are they just responsible for providing the power to the mechanisms that are controlled by the helms? (And I use the word ‘just’ very cautiously given the huge amount of effort, power and endurance that they need to generate!)
Grinders move the sail position. That grinding sound you hear is the little hydrollically actuated 'car' moving the sail from left to right, the grinders move the car. So for example when the mainsail is on the starbord side, all of the grinders on the starboard side are grinding, and the guys on the port side arent and vise versa, if its in the middle all the grinders are grinding, so yes they do need to know how to sail to know what position the sail needs to be to get the most amount of speed. Hope this made sense :)
@@lmj06 this is the clearest explanation iv seen on what exactly it is that the grinders do on the boat. Thank you :)
@@brimcp my pleasure, have a good day
@@lmj06 Are you sure?
Looking at constant adjustments of the mainsail and how it is controlled by a specific person on board it looks to me that the grinders are "just" generating the hydraulic pressure required for the system to work. I see them watching gauge on the pedestals and I think they have a green zone the gauge must point to and that is what dictates how much they grind. The sail trimmer has control of the movement of the sail.
I'm not sure if I'm right, but a few things in your post also don't sound logical to me (e.g. why split the power of the grinders to just one side, when a system of valves can do it taking advantage of both grinder banks).
Times have changed since 1986 when I was with Canada II, but then the grinders might have sailed a little, or maybe not - converting pasta into kilowatts was what was required. One of my favourite guys, Curtis Brackenbury, had been a pro hockey player and triathlete, but had done little or no sailing.
some good lookers ;))
How much watt did they generate and will I not be easier to generate this on bikes like the years before?
They generate 300 watts up for the duration of the racing.
Whilst it would be easier to use the cyclors from AC35, the AC75 class rules ban them from being used.
Hope this helps.
@@seanricketts941 300 watts up for the duration of the racing? i dont think so
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If this guy does 700W for 2 minutes on a bike, the grinders won't do 300w for half an hour I guess... Maybe Peak performance.
But in average maybe 150W?
@@CineMuck84 On the longest races they can average 250 watts
@@CineMuck84 yeah youre right, 100 to 150w sounds more realistic
I like the mini documentaries they're good, however the new format for the highlights sucks
Those are the mini highlights. You have the Nathan Summary, the Matt Round Up, or the full-length highlights to choose from.
Poor slaves. Muscular engines who hardly have their share of success. Welcome to modern galleys
it's a fucking sport! Farm the land if you are complaning! You don't want to study, then play a fucking sport or help the land!