Posts Tagged ‘trimaran’

America’s Cup Race 2 Almost Didn’t Happen February 15th 2010
All of the pre-race litigation may have shown its value in creating a level playing field yesterday when observers helped the presiding race officer start the final race over the objections of most of his crew, who were representatives of the defending yacht club.

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.

Setting Sails (& Wing): America’s Cup Heads to Spain December 15th 2009
While massive multihulls spread their wings half a world apart, the New York State Supreme Court issued a tedious but series of decisions. Finally, both boats seem headed toward a match in February on the Mediterranean.

Catamaran vs Trimaran: America’s Cup Mismatch or Final Proof? August 3rd 2009
The lead-up to the 2010 America’s Cup has consisted of a series of exhibitions in litigation, but the 33rd Cup Match next February will regenerate the event as a yacht design competition.

Sailing Photos of Strictly Sail Pac & Power Expo April 17th 2009
A few sights from the sailboat side of the show in Oakland, California