Now that the Louis Vuitton races have started, I'm curious about the boats that are currently using. I remember that they used to be called the 12 meter class in the old days (before you-know-who's catamaran), but I saw something about the America's Cup class that came about in the 1990's. Does anyone have any info or know of a web site that gives more details on the construction and specs of the boats themselves? BTW - go Team Dennis Connor!
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Ed Schenck
Couple of sites:
Try the Related Link, then click on "History" on the top index. I watch the action on Sailnet: http://www.sailnet.com/ac2/index.cfm I think there are better details regarding the boats but I cannot locate them right now.
Try the Related Link, then click on "History" on the top index. I watch the action on Sailnet: http://www.sailnet.com/ac2/index.cfm I think there are better details regarding the boats but I cannot locate them right now.
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Ron Raymond
Americas Cup Rules (Dennis Who?)
Dear Americas Cup Question: There are numerous changes in the Americas Cup class rules, especially when it comes to design. Since Dennis's catamaran defence in 1989 (so wrong!), the design rulings have fallen under the IACC (International Americas Cup Class) auspice. So to this effect, they are no longer called 12m boats, but rather IACC boats. For complete details in rule changes, please visit: http://www.americaone.org/cup/protbody-3.html Hope this will help, if you have anyfurther questions please contact me at: luvtosail@email.com. By the way, although Dennis is a great sailor and tactician....his demeanor leaves something to be desired on the race course. Definately not a Tom Blackaller (severely missed gentlemans sailor) or his former teamate Paul Cayard....All said, have fun with the races this year. Cheers, Ron Rayomnd Port Townsend, Washington S/V Jolly Mon
Dear Americas Cup Question: There are numerous changes in the Americas Cup class rules, especially when it comes to design. Since Dennis's catamaran defence in 1989 (so wrong!), the design rulings have fallen under the IACC (International Americas Cup Class) auspice. So to this effect, they are no longer called 12m boats, but rather IACC boats. For complete details in rule changes, please visit: http://www.americaone.org/cup/protbody-3.html Hope this will help, if you have anyfurther questions please contact me at: luvtosail@email.com. By the way, although Dennis is a great sailor and tactician....his demeanor leaves something to be desired on the race course. Definately not a Tom Blackaller (severely missed gentlemans sailor) or his former teamate Paul Cayard....All said, have fun with the races this year. Cheers, Ron Rayomnd Port Townsend, Washington S/V Jolly Mon
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Tom
If you want a real fun website that talks about
The americas cup. Go to the link listed below. And I totaly agree with the sentiments in this one article !!! http://www.sailinganarchy.com/editor/2002/ACchange.htm I think the America Cup is becoming "woosy" if it can't sail in wind speeds above 19 knots !!..
The americas cup. Go to the link listed below. And I totaly agree with the sentiments in this one article !!! http://www.sailinganarchy.com/editor/2002/ACchange.htm I think the America Cup is becoming "woosy" if it can't sail in wind speeds above 19 knots !!..
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Paul
what rot
The catamaran defense was a by-the-rules answer to Alan Bond's surprise challenge with a boat four times larger than the 12 meters that competed in Freemantle, which was also a legal challenge. All that happened was that a sleazy challenge was outdone at its own game. After 100 years of gentlemen agreeing to race similar boats, some sore loser spoils it for everyone. "Defence?" What country uses that spelling, Ron?
The catamaran defense was a by-the-rules answer to Alan Bond's surprise challenge with a boat four times larger than the 12 meters that competed in Freemantle, which was also a legal challenge. All that happened was that a sleazy challenge was outdone at its own game. After 100 years of gentlemen agreeing to race similar boats, some sore loser spoils it for everyone. "Defence?" What country uses that spelling, Ron?
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Derek Rowell
Paul, not to be picky, but...
... it was Michael Fay and the Kiwis who fielded the "big boat" KZ1 in 1988, not Alan Bond (who headed the Aussie syndicate). Derek
... it was Michael Fay and the Kiwis who fielded the "big boat" KZ1 in 1988, not Alan Bond (who headed the Aussie syndicate). Derek
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Joe R. Chicago-Hammond
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