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In the last couple decades, there's been a lot of innovation with hydrofoiling, which significantly minimize friction between the hull and water. The America's
by augustnagro 10y ago
In the last couple decades, there's been a lot of innovation with hydrofoiling, which significantly minimize friction between the hull and water.
The America's Cup AC35s [1] and Flying Moth Class Dinghies [2] can achieve incredible speeds thanks to being elevated out of the water.
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3uxAi3z8WU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3uxAi3z8WU
[2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAkDEszgZc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAkDEszgZc
- erydo 10y agoThank you!