Brisbane Times
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‘A completely different world’: Why the modern America’s Cup is unrecognisable
Australia's America's Cup challenge next year will showcase boats unrecognizable from the 1983 victory that broke America's 132-year winning streak. Modern AC75 monohulls with hydrofoils lift entirely off water, powered by aeronautical-design sails and hydraulic systems rather than human effort. Teams now require $150 million budgets and wear helmets with communication mouthpieces, making the sport radically different from traditional sailing.
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