Thursday, 1 April 2021, 5:04 pm
One-Design
rule means all the challengers used Hydraulink products for
the Foil Cant System.
Hydraulics helped provide the
tools for this job – but the real tribute goes to the
designers, crews and organisers who worked for years to make
the new AC75 class the astounding spectacle it was, says
Hydraulink Kiwi born director Lee Short.
“Closely
matched crews and brilliant designs allowed the 6-7 tonne
AC75 yachts to fly clear of the water at top speeds between
40 and 50 knots.” (74.08-92.6 kilometres per
hour).
“I remember watching a race in 1995. A
hydraulic leak on the mast boom of Team New Zealand sprayed
American Magic beats Team NZ at the start and the finish of race four.
Land-based America’s Cup fans have again been handed the prime course for viewing for Friday s second day of action in Auckland. Regatta director Iain Murray confirmed Course C would be back in action but Thursday s sweet south-westerly wind has been replaced by a much lighter breeze out of the north-east. That will see the course reversed with the boats starting and finishing in the zone between North Head and Bastion Point.
RICKY WILSON/Stuff
Team NZ were well beaten by Dean Barker s American Magic outfit on day one of the world series regatta in Auckland.