The phrase "curse like a sailor" exists for a reason.

But if you really want to hear a sailor curse, throw him in the middle of a race with a crew he's barely met, much less practiced with.

The Extreme Sailing Series has long experimented with bringing in "invitational" local boats to participate in each of its eight acts. The idea is to give the local crowd a crew to cheer for, promote the sport in the host city and give local sailors a chance to compete alongside more experienced international sailors and work with local media.