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America’s Cup Class Catamarans

Updated  19 April 2015

AC62 Catamaran

The original plan was to race in 62 foot long foiling wing sailed catamarans with a crew of eight. Remember that the AC72 had a crew of 11. On 31 March 2015, the Protocol was changed to replace the AC62 by a 48 foot long boat with a crew of six, to be called the “America’s Cup Class.” Luna Rossa had invested heavily in AC62 design and argued that it was too late to change the class of race yachts. They withdrew when the other challengers outvoted them.

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AC62 & AC72 rendering by Virtac.
AC62 & AC72 rendering by Virtac.

Designing the America’s Cup Class Race Boats for the 2017 America’s Cup

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Mar 29, 2015


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High stakes dealings at the America’s Cup


Mar 29, 2015


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Mar 29, 2015


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A Closer Look at Luna Rossa's Foiling AC45


Dec 22, 2014


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Dec 22, 2014


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A Closer Look at Luna Rossa’s Foiling AC45


Dec 22, 2014


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Dec 22, 2014


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Dec 22, 2014


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Tow Testing BAR Foiling AC45


Oct 22, 2014


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Tow Testing BAR Foiling AC45


Oct 22, 2014


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More Details About the 2017 America's Cup


Mar 13, 2014


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More Details About the 2017 America’s Cup


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More ideas for the America's Cup design rule


Mar 5, 2014


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More ideas for the America’s Cup design rule


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Coutts "clarifies" - Protocol and Class Rule in March


Feb 12, 2014


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Feb 12, 2014


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Coutts “clarifies” – Protocol and Class Rule in March


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America's Cup announcements delayed until summer


Feb 9, 2014


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America’s Cup announcements delayed until summer


Feb 9, 2014


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Writing the AC62(?) design rule for the America's Cup in 2017


Feb 6, 2014


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