IT'S CATAMARANS AND WING SAILS

    As rumored the next America's Cup will be contended in 72 foot catamarans with solid sails, in 2013. the where will be announced in december.  I would think that it is likely that the venue will be in Europe, Valencia already has the infrastructure, purpose built. If San Francisco does not grab the opportunity to re vitalize the waterfront and attract the Cup it will be a shame.

America's Cup Finances

It is no longer new news that San Francisco is the only city being considered for hosting the America's Cup  in 2013 or 2014. A study conducted by Bay Area Council Economic Institute and Beacon Economics and published today in the San Francisco Chronicle states that hosting the Cup would generate $1.9 billion in economic activity, and have long term residual benefits. Read the full report http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/10/0719/
    Newport, despite being a sentimental favorite, could never really have been in the same league with San Francisco.

spinnaker cup 2007

the spinnaker cup is roughly 100 miles racing from San Francisco to Monterey, Ca. aboard the Andrews 52 "Delicate Balance" . well placed after passing under the golden gate bridge. the second photo is of Bill Hubbard and his son Will, running down the coast at about 16 knots. about as cold and foggy as any race I have ever done.