Does anyone still think the AC72s will be sailing in the water, rather than on top of it? This shot from Guilain Grenier/Oracle Team USA should answer that question. L-shaped daggerboards have been tried before with varied results, but constantly improving design and composite technology may finally make them work better than their curved counterparts. Note the t-foils on the rudders, too, and thanks to our friends at Voiles & Voiliers for scoring the scoop from Grenier. If you don’t get the title, you need to explore your lesbian side more. More on the L-foils in the thread.
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