The fast America's Cup
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The US C-Class catamaran 'Cognito' won the 1996 International Catamaran Challenge Trophy, also known as the Little America's Cup. The competitors in the race are the fastest course-racing sailboats in the world because of their wing sails and hull shapes.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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In full swing
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Some technical pointers of a cruiser/racer are illustrated. The asymmetric spinnaker has a proven speed advantage over the conventional symmetric spinnaker.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
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Sailing - whither away?
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A discussion is presented of the future of sailing as a sport and of the development of sailboats in terms of their technology and racing performances.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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