Trump 2,741 Report post Posted December 17, 2020 Congratulations to NZ and the Event organisers. The start of the World Series event was a cracker and the coverage on TV for us expats is fantastic viewing. How good are the overheads with what must be Drone TV? Superb! And great to see Dean Barker and the NYYC go to the lead with what seems a very fast boat.Bring it on! These boats are fantastic! F1 on water! Gruff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted December 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Trump said: Congratulations to NZ and the Event organisers. The start of the World Series event was a cracker and the coverage on TV for us expats is fantastic viewing. How good are the overheads with what must be Drone TV? Superb! And great to see Dean Barker and the NYYC go to the lead with what seems a very fast boat.Bring it on! These boats are fantastic! F1 on water! I was on North Head and did not see any drones Trumpy, but there were a couple of helicopters filming the racing by "dancing" above the yachts/seaplanes? Don't think Civil Aviation authorities would allow mixing of the helicopters with drones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted December 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, chevy86 said: I was on North Head and did not see any drones Trumpy, but there were a couple of helicopters filming the racing by "dancing" above the yachts/seaplanes? Don't think Civil Aviation authorities would allow mixing of the helicopters with drones. I think drones work on a different level to choppers. But maybe the overhead shots were from cameras mounted on the top of the mast? Either way, the TV coverage is the best it’s ever been. At the moment, TNZ and American Magic are looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted December 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Trump said: I think drones work on a different level to choppers. But maybe the overhead shots were from cameras mounted on the top of the mast? Either way, the TV coverage is the best it’s ever been. At the moment, TNZ and American Magic are looking good. Someone "in the know" will know but the choppers were operating very low at times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 742 Report post Posted December 17, 2020 32 minutes ago, chevy86 said: Someone "in the know" will know but the choppers were operating very low at times. Correct chevy86......choppers very active , getting some great filming ! The live broadcast filming really is impressive , with the graphics from Ian Taylor's Dunedin company simply brilliant. Some clever and skilled folk had their talents polished in Dunedin ......dentists , doctors etc ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 Anyone else getting bored with the hour build up to the racing, with most presenters having little of no knowledge of yachting, apart from a couple of exceptions, maybe I'm just impatient. chevy86 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted February 14, 2021 If Toni (Split Pea) Street, Lame Jack Tame and the obligatory Nasty Wharty rep Wiremu keep you entertained you are one sad puppy. What a shower!!!!!!! chevy86 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idolmite 2,531 Report post Posted February 14, 2021 On 2/13/2021 at 3:57 PM, Shad said: Anyone else getting bored with the hour build up to the racing, with most presenters having little of no knowledge of yachting, apart from a couple of exceptions, maybe I'm just impatient. Easy soluion. Turn the TV on an hour later. You're welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 Yep resorted to doing this, then again at half time, don't understand why it's not fronted by a much more knowledgeable presenters, no brainer for such a big event, makes us look very average in my opinion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
