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Tag Archives: AC45 catamaran

Oracle Team USA AC45 Capsizes in Bermuda

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Rick SpilmanMarch 14, 2016

From 1862 to 1956, yachts competing in the America’s Cup were required to sail to the races “on their own bottoms.”   My, how things have changed. Today, the AC 45 foiling catamarans sailing in the current America’s Cup Races … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged AC45 catamaran, capsize, Oracle Team USA

America’s Cup Warm-up Capsize

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Rick SpilmanJune 14, 2011

A few weeks ago, New Zealand sailing legend Russell Coutts predicted an exciting America’s Cup series, sailed in high-tech catamarans.   The racing may be more exciting than Coutts originally intended. Yesterday the AC45 catamaran  being sailed by Coutts pitchpoled (capsized … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged AC45 catamaran, capsize, pitchpole, Russell Coutts
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