For the first many years of the America's Cup, the purpose really was to
push technology farther and farther which then has a trickle-down affect on
the shipping industry. Since wind-power was eliminated from the world of
shipping, it became just a sport.
But maybe with this new yacht, and the revised rules allowing for it, we
might see this technology development actually get deployed in real-life
operations. That boat is so big it's actually a nice prototype for a hybrid
wind/diesel ferry or regional shipper.
AG
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