: nevermind. Looks like the rules are variable, and change from
: challenge to challenge. This year's boats have power winches and
: movable ballast, not to mention a 30' "bowsprit" on
: the Defender boat.

Is there any truth to the rumor that the hulls were designed on Kayak Foundry? They look like upside down 90' Epic V10's.

If anyone wants to read about or discuss the America's Cup go to the Sailing Anarchy Forum. There are great photos of both boats and extremely up-to-date AC news too - including correspondents in the New York Supreme court reporting on the latest rulings.

The Swiss defenders have an equally impressive boat (almost) but don't expect much sympathy from the San Diego based Sailing Anarchy web site.

It's boggling how badly that sport has been corrupted by 2 of the wealthiest men in the world... but it's still going to be an incredible race.
190 foot solid wing masts and speeds that are 3 times the wind speed! (30 knots in 10 knots of wind they say!).

http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/

Kayak designers should notice the wave piercing bows similar to an Aluet. Fast ocean trimarans are faster when they go through waves than over.