What I wanted to say is that we see only the result but never the reason of what happend on TV. We don't know about wind, waves, other boats around, black out of systems, whatever. We just see the boat is in irons or Alinghi is in the no go zone. And without knowing any details, I will not judge about the crews.


I haved sailed boots with wheels and tiller. I always prefer to have a tiller. Go sailing in the night and you know what I mean. You can have sensors and indicators but the information you get through your hands ears and eyes is the fastest and easiest to understand. My personal opinion, but I think many will agree.

One special thing on both boats is that the boards are very forward (in front of the front beam). A normal boat would have inacepatble strong weather helm and might even be directional instable, if not compensated by special means. Maybe the rudder control is an irreversible servo control system, maybe with an artificial feel system. I know that's quite nerdy what I am speaking about and I will not go into detail, but it gives you an idea that these boats are much more than just big beach cats.

Cheers,

Klaus