forget the plastic Brits.....

[gh]

here come the plastic Yanks!

<<...How many Americans will it take to sail the American boat in the America's Cup in America next summer?

One.

When Oracle Team USA sets sail to defend its America's Cup title on San Francisco Bay, the 11-man crew will include one American - tactician John Kostecki.

We own the America's Cup, we Americans. In theory, then, we rule the waves, we are the big dogs o' the sea. However, while we hire well, apparently Americans can't sail their way out of a wet paper bag.....>>


Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/sports/ostler/art ... z28AEq1ONx

[bambam]

0 sailing medals for the USA at London 2012 - first time ever

[skiboo]

We own the America's Cup, we Americans.

But I thought you were Canadian....

[Daisy]

That was a long time ago

[skiboo]

For sure?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/o ... le4459503/

[gh]

We own the America's Cup, we Americans.

But I thought you were Canadian....

That's me quoting an article (hence the << >> marks), not me speaking.

[skiboo]

Oh, duh. I should learn how to read.