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AC34 in 72ft Cats

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#1 ·
America’s Cup transformed by radical changes | 34th America's Cup

I know that a lot of people think that the event has gone from bad to worse. That's the Cup it's not one design, it's a development event where money rules.
3rd it happens to take place on water
4th it's a sailing event.

However, for what ever reason the next event will be in cats with wing sails 72ft long crewed by 11 with a guest (media). C class on steroids.

What do you think?
 
#3 ·
I actually like the idea of the winged cats - but they should be smaller and sturdier - and run through more challenging conditions. The last race was a snoozefest. It was so boring to watch because the boats are so big you don't get a sense of the speed or the human element. They looked like zeppelins - not fast sailboats.

VOR is where it's at.
 
#10 ·
Part of the new order when seeking the new boats was to widen the range of conditions from the now 6" to 1foot waves and 1 to 3 knot limit. To something a lot broader (forgotten now but it seemed really reasonable when I read it a couple of months back.

Like this: America's Cup designers narrow down new boat class - ESPN
Coutts said a versatile boat is needed to minimize disruptions due to weather conditions.
"Delays and postponements kill interest," Coutts said. "America's Cup boats shouldn't be the last to start racing and the first to quit while other classes are still racing. They also need to be designed from the outset to unleash the full potential of television."
 
#9 ·
Here on the bay will require crew to work. There will be headsail changes with shifting dramatically stiff winds. There will be currents up to 7 knots on a good day in places. The landscape circling the bay will be pleasing to the eye. I am wondering what they will do about constant traffic with freighters. That will really add to the challenge.:D .......i2f
 
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