Ca veut dire quoi, que la LVC sera en 45.. Avec un petit equipage, et que le cata sera que pour le combat finale.. Avec bien sur seul le defender qui aura le droit de jouer avant avec...Sandetie a écrit :+ création d'un petit frère de 45 pieds (monotype) qui servira dès 2011 pour les pré-régattes.
Les AC 45 seront dans un deuxième temps le support d'une "Young AC" destinée à promouvoir l'AC auprès des jeunes navigateurs.
Highlights include:
New, exciting class of boat, the AC72 wingsail catamaran
New annual World Series starting in 2011
New Youth America’s Cup from 2012
Transformed media for television broadcast and online
Shorter, action-packed race format
Race delays minimized – new boat and venues with reliable wind
Independent race management and fully empowered International Jury to avoid show-stopping disputes
Effective cost-cutting measures
Branding freedom for teams
One global website for all team and racing content
The AC72 class will be raced from 2012, and a second new boat will be used in next year’s competition for the America’s Cup World Series. Also powered by a wingsail, the AC45 is a scaled down one-design version of the AC72, and will provide a fast-track for competitors in wingsail technology.
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Limits on the number of boats, sails, equipment and support boats, as well as the introduction of no-sail periods will bring significant cost savings for all competitors. Crew sizes will be reduced to 11 members from 17.
