Shock result yesterday when Oracle BMW was knocked out of the America's Cup by Luna Rossa (above) - or to be technical the Louis Vuitton cup.I was surprised how pleased I was about this: maybe its yet another price the US must pay for GWB's madness.
But also its good to know that inshore yacht racing's top prize can't be bought by a billionaires' cheque book.
And as to why? Was it because confidence became over-confidence? Or were egos clashing and undermining the teamwork that is crucial for the crew to work as one?
But there's no doubt that Luna Rossa deserves its place in the final, sailing fast and well.
