From cotton to carbon
Article Abstract:
The carbon fiber sails used in the 1992 America's Cup yacht races were the first new cloth technology since 1982. Il Moro di Venezia used carbon thread to replace Kevlar warp yarns. America3 used new materials such as liquid crystal film and fiber.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
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What's up down under
Article Abstract:
Many different keel concepts are being used on the 1992 America's Cup yachts, and keel design will be important in deciding the winner. The design concepts used include conventional after rudders, winglets, canards and tandem keels.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
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Round up
Article Abstract:
The schedules of races to select the defender and challenger for the 1992 America's Cup yacht race are presented.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
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