Counteracting that heeling force on the AC75 is the boat’s subsurface horizontal foil, adjustable wings that provide lift for takeoff and steady flight. On the opposite of the hull is the ...
at which point the foils are fully deployed, lifting the craft above the surface of the water. Efficiency doesn’t just reduce emissions but also operating costs, as well as reducing the need for heavy ...
It is the intent for American Magic, the US challenger for the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, to compete in the 38th edition.
Lift Foils started with the same foiling technology used in sailboat racing to help cut through and fly above the water. A motor is added to the foil to reach speeds of 25 mph. Here's how the ...