So it was surprising when the first renders of the AC75 arrived to reveal a foiling monohull with no keel and two cantable foils either side of the hull.

Ac75 foiling monohull. The AC75 class of boat that will contest next months Americas Cup could be the fastest ever seen. The style of the foiling AC75 has never been seen before in sailing. The new AC75 will be a fully flying monohull.

American Magics AC75 foiling video Team NZ release foiling footage. Once news of a new monohull got out most assumed the boat would look similar to a TP52 or Maxi72. Official website of Americas Cup.

An exciting new era in Americas Cup racing has been unveiled today as the concept for the AC75 the class of boat to be sailed in the 36th Americas Cup is released illustrating a bold and modern vision for high performance fully foiling monohull racing yachts. Briand is not known to be linked with any of the teams entered in the 36th Americas Cup and his new design independently verifies the foiling monohull will fly - which has been doubted by some commentators. The foiling monohulls which fly on leeboard-like foils are high-tech racing machines that are more mind-blowing than the foiling catamarans.

There is no doubt that the AC75 is a remarkable boat. The competition for the oldest trophy in international sport and dates back to 1851. Under the AC75 concept the whole hull will lift clear of the water supported by two or three of the foils.

As a result there is some interesting video becoming available. Following a blessing from His Excellency Monsignor Arrigo Miglio Archbishop of Cagliari Miuccia Prada standing alongside her husband Patrizio. The revelation came as the famous club backing the American Magic syndicate officially launched their new 75-foot foiling monohull at their base in.

Other syndicate to launch their first AC75. Americas Cup AC75 Foiling Monohull Teams are gearing up for the 36 th Americas Cup Race which will be held in New Zealand in March of 2021. Emirates Team New Zealand put there first AC75 monohull Te Aihe into the water for the first time since they got the new foils and raced to install them on t.