Not sure if others have seen this yet. The Oracle AC boat has added foils. See the video below.
http://www.wimp.com/overwater/
http://www.wimp.com/overwater/
I disagree entirely...I have totally lost all interest in the AC. This is so far from what the rest of us have, or can afford, it just doesn't do a thing for me. The AC is no longer about sailing, it is who has the biggest bankroll. Why don't they limit this to something resembling a production boat, so us poor folks can relate.
Yeah! And while they're at it, why not require NFL players to be balding, overweight middle-aged men? And NASCAR to race with unmodified 2003 Ford Tauruses? 'Cause competition among highly-skilled professionals using state-of-the-art technology is boring!Why don't they limit this to something resembling a production boat, so us poor folks can relate.
Right off the Marina between the shore and Alcatraz, in San Francisco Bay. There is plenty of roomWhere will the race be held? In the Bay or outside the Bay? I am not a big race fan and believe that racing really should not be allowed in closed waters (i.e. San Diego Bay) but am a fan of the Americas Cup and Olympic racing.
It's Alinghy that added (tacked on) foils for their #1 boat. They changed the design of their #2 boat to include the foils.Not sure if others have seen this yet. The Oracle AC boat has added foils. See the video below.
http://www.wimp.com/overwater/