François Chevalier et Jacques Taglang.

Ac72 catamaran design. A catamaran was selected as one element to transform and enliven the Americas Cup for the future. Hull shape is still important of course but with the AC72 catamaran we have so much more to design to have a platform for our wing sail foils and softsails. With some additional pics I could add Artemis to the comparison.

That and the fact that the chase boat on which I was perched had to strain to keep up with the big black 72-footer as its speed nudged toward and then beyond 30 knots. These were posted by friend RETIRED GEEK in 2006 would be ideal for me. There was something surreal about watching Oracles AC72 catamaran lift itself clear of the waters of San Francisco Bay and fly with roostertails of spray firehosing off the daggerboard and rudders the only indication of speed.

A multihull is the ideal dynamic class capable of being raced hard in winds from 5 to 30 knots to minimize racing delays due to winds too light or too strong. Len Imas were involved in many aspects of the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic design of the New Zealand AC72 catamaran. Artemis is not a flying AC72 it is only assisted by curved daggers.

AC72 Polars Penalties. As a reference it gives an idea of the different concepts used. According to team CEO Grant Dalton the.

The catamarans must always be eligible for competition under the terms of. I need to build two catamarans. Please remember that the AC is a war and disputes where still being settled by duels.

A system of custom aluminum trusses hinged to lay flat or lock in place vertically when the cradle is moved support four carriages with hoists at the corners which raise and lower the yacht as needed. He and his associate Mr. When Oracle Team USA capsized in.