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In Response To: Re: Anyone Paying Attention to America's Cup Races ? ? ? ()

Here are some interesting facts about the boats -- http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-09/crazy-tech-behind-2013-americas-cup

Still not sure how they move so much faster then the wind, but it's been a while since I thought about Bernoulli's Principle.

. . . we will need a miraculous comeback, for the TAG Heuer logo to defeat the Omaga logo!!

Jeff

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: Yes, just watched team Oracle get shellacked by team Emirates after
: building a sizable lead in race 5. Looks like the cup is very
: likely going back to NZ. While not a sailor, I find it pretty
: entertaining and it's been fun having it in San Francisco. It's
: great being able to watch it from shore. Amazing to see those
: cat hulls literally flying above the water at up to 50mph. Good
: stuff!

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