Originally Posted by benjen

I can't remember all the specifics, but a few years ago they had a stop in Boston. I somehow snagged free Grey Goose tickets, so perhaps that would explain my vague memory. What I can tell you is the money in that series is like F-1. It's a big deal in Europe. The pits set up in Boston were amazing. Each team had several box trailers. One trailer was a complete machine shop inside while the others were parts. The sponsors like Volvo had entire buildings erected. Now here is the best part. The race boats of course are faster than the cargo ships carrying the parts and manufacturers displays. So, they have to have two complete set ups. One in port where they are and one on the water going to the next stop.

Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J

Guess that depends on the crew member. Some might wave some might give the finger.

Originally Posted by Twin O/B Sonic

Watch the behind the scenes coverage of the Americas Cup. They tow the boats to the races w/the hulls covered so the other teams can't see them.
When they leave them at dock, over night before races they drop partitions in the water around the hull for secrecy and/or higher divers to guard them.
True story.
It's as a bad as F-1 car racing.

I think the rich race open class Offshore power boats. I think the Uber rich race sail botes