That’s $US10 million for a mast. Granted, it’s part of a massive structure that’s twice the size of a 747′s wing, but that’s still $US10 million for a mast. The Ellison-owned team has two more in reserve, so it’s understandable how the helmsman can call the harrowing event “minor” when speaking to we plebeians.
The cause of the mishap is unknown. Weather and stray surfing gadget blog editors have been ruled out, and the team hopes to figure out the real cause and get back to training so they can meet and defeat Alinghi of Switzerland on February 8. [NBC Bay Area]
StevoTheDevo
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:55 AMWell I do have a spare $10 one.. even a spare $US10 one.. but I’m all out of $US10 million ones…
Nick Broughall
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 9:23 AMAwesome – can I get one of the $10 ones?
:-D
Fixed.
StevoTheDevo
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1:22 PMHand made from the tube of an exclusive Bic Biro.. Shipping is extra of course :-)
ajd4096
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 9:04 AMTitle is missing the million
Nato
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:45 PMI gotta get into the Yacht parts industry.
Ollie
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:55 AMNot as much fun as it sounds, it may have cost US$10 mil, but I’ll bet they’ll try and find someone liable for the breakage.