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August 20, 2013 By Jack Griffin

Some details from the AC72s

America's Cup AC72 Details
Separate lines raise and lower daggerboards during each tack and gybe. Here are the controls on Emirates Team New Zealand.
America's Cup The helmsman controls daggerboard rake. Luna Rossa has lines on the wheel.
The helmsman controls daggerboard rake. Luna Rossa has lines on the wheel.
America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand has continuously upgraded their aero package.
Emirates Team New Zealand has continuously upgraded their aero package. Both crossbeams and the diagonal beams have fairings. The foot of the wing seals tightly with the “deck” which forms an “end plate” to reduce turbulence and drag.
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