"But if "Herbie" was so crucial, why was USA so far off the pace early in the regatta? The major factor, says Drummond, was the lack of co-ordination between replacement wing trimmer Kyle Langford and Spithill following Dirk de Ridder's suspension for cheating.
The relationship between helmsman and wing trimmer was similar to two people attempting to drive a car around a corner at high speed, explained Drummond.". . . .
"The technology they employed is already filtering down to the recreational yachting sector.
Auckland boasts three 33ft cats capable of foiling just for fun, says Drummond, who owns one of them, SL33. It was used by Team New Zealand as an early training boat."
