Winged Trimaran Wins First America’s Cup Race
February 13th 2010
Closing at 40 knots (or thereabouts), USA (BMW Oracle) and Alinghi 5 nearly had a head-on collision in the pre-start. Things got even more interesting after that, but the advanced wing technology aboard the American trimaran proved superior.
Posts Tagged ‘33rd America’s Cup’
Middle East Venue for America’s Cup Match
August 6th 2009
The tiny Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah has been chosen to host the 33rd America's Cup, not far from two major American war zones.
The tiny Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah has been chosen to host the 33rd America's Cup, not far from two major American war zones.
