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All the Decisions, Detailing, Engineering, Design Work, and Training Have Been Made – It’s Over
Emirates Team NZ and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli – Final race – Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta – Barcelona – August 25, 2024 © Ian Roman / America’s Cup
The America’s Cup Trials have not officially started yet, but for all intents and purposes, the America’s Cup is finished.
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested. All decisions, detailing, engineering, design work, and training have crafted a unique DNA for each sailing program.
The die has been cast, and time will reveal who made the most astute choices.
This edition of the Cup features several standout aspects that are particularly intriguing. The second-generation AC75s for the 37th America’s Cup have evolved, resembling one another, as is often the case with Cup boats.
While the nuances may seem subtle at first glance, all teams have meticulously focused on both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic characteristics, resulting in exceptionally refined machines.
However, for those with a more trained eye, the differences are more pronounced. Two overriding factors stand out: the change in anticipated weather conditions from Auckland to Barcelona and what I refer to as the “Formula 1 Effect.”
Each boat features low wetted surface hulls with various bustle shapes designed to optimize performance in light air while also considering the expected choppy sea state in Barcelona compared to Auckland. The design of the bustle along the centerline influences how the boat interacts with the water, effectively connecting the sail plan almost directly to the water. This transition from sails to water (or the lack thereof) is managed differently by each team.
The “Formula 1 Effect” refers to how innovations and design tools from Red Bull and Mercedes have influenced the Alinghi and INEOS programs. To my untrained eye, those two boats appear the most radical in their design—angular and almost robotic. Each modification in their hull and appendage package seems deliberate. In contrast, the American and Italian teams seem to have approached their design adjustments with a more aesthetic focus. It will be fascinating to see how the Formula 1 innovations compete with more visually appealing designs on the race course.
This leads us to consider the type of racing we can anticipate in this upcoming event.
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Ava Thompson, a skilled sailor and marine journalist from Auckland, has developed a deep connection to the ocean that guides her work. With a degree in Marine Journalism from the University of Auckland, Ava is known for her engaging and detailed storytelling. Her writing brings to life the thrill of sailing and the unique maritime culture of New Zealand, earning her recognition in the sailing community. Outside of her journalism, Ava enjoys exploring the rugged coastlines of New Zealand and competing in local regattas, always in search of her next seafaring adventure.