Follow the money

Article Abstract:

The 1999 America's Cup has been saddled with a few problems, including the failure of some of the challengers to gather enough funds for the $250,000 bond. However, several revisions made to the America's Cup Class rule appear to be promising, both for the race and for its yearly challengers.

America's Cup races, 1999 AD

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The battle between speed and stability

Article Abstract:

Organizers of the Vendee Globe around-the-world race are examining their rules on boat design and construction following a series of accidents due to boat instability. The 1997 race claimed five boats and ended in the presumed loss of Canadian sailor Gerry Roufs.

Design and construction, Accidents, Sailboats

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