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Modern sailing is an incredible departure from the traditional. The technology has come so far that when I watch an Americas Cup trifoil float above the waves (
by mlhpdx 2y ago
Modern sailing is an incredible departure from the traditional. The technology has come so far that when I watch an Americas Cup trifoil float above the waves (on two legs), turn on a dime and race away at 90km/h I can’t help but think back to classic science fiction. It’s become real and is beautiful.
- mlhpdx 2y agoSorry, correction — SailGP boats hit 90+ km/h while the Americas Cup boats are a bit below that for now (75-80 km/h, IIRC).