Sailing on the level

Article Abstract:

Heeling may be the single biggest drawback to attracting novices to sailing. Three designs are described: the moveable water ballast, the canting keel, and an inclining rig system. Each aims to keep the boat level in the water, but none is yet in mass production.

Innovations, Sailing, Keels

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Function over form

Article Abstract:

The International America's Cup Class rule was introduced for the 1992 race to strictly control draft, maximum beam, freeboard and rig height. An explanation is presented on how the boats have been designed within the limits.

Laws, regulations and rules, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, America's Cup races

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Admiral's Cup: the team to beat

Article Abstract:

US yachting team is highly favored to win the 1995 Champagne Mumm Admiral's Cup on Jul. 27, 1995. A discussion of the key design features of the US team's boats is presented.

1995 AD, Admiral's Cup (Boat race)

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