I've raced against Ben at Lake Hopatcong with his wing upwind, and my 50lbs of leverage advantage was about the same as his wing, and we were equal at times, and he (in my opinion) was afraid to put the bows down and use the wing to its full advantage, if he got it right, he was way faster. Downwind the wing was way faster and with practice he would have had a bigger advantage. BMWO proved that wings are faster than soft sails. On a small boat, making it work it is difficult, but with a crew of 10 BWMO absolutely had an advantage.
This cup was won by 1. the wing, 2 sailing mistakes made by A.
Wouter - where have you been hiding?
I also do think the AC is inherently unfair. The USA is afterall a collection of 50 (independent) states under a single name whereas all other nations must find the resources and technology inside a much smaller area with much smaller industrial bases.
Wouter you are a socialist idiot. This had nothing to do with 50 states, this was 2 billionaires spending 100M each on a boat race.
I've missed your point of view, ever though you are dope.
Bill
