America’s Cup: Cutting-edge Boat Design
Yacht racing is a sport requiring technical skills, strategy and a cutting-edge boat design.
The America’s Cup race, run every three to four years, is the most prestigious yacht race.
It costs millions of dollars to develop and build a yacht for this race.
For years, the Cup stayed in the hands of the New York Yacht Club.
Adhering to these rules can make the difference between winning and being disqualified.
These Universal Rules, as they were called, focused on limiting sail area, boat length (23—27 meters), and water displacement.