Alinghi 5 - 2009
Fabrication of the hull shells and various structures of the Alinghi 5 catamaran for the 33rd America's Cup.
The 33rd America's Cup held in February 2010 was an uncommon Deed of Gift Match brought about by BMW Oracle Racing's hostile challenge as opposed to the more common mutual consent events. After a lengthy court battle, the duel for the trophy was finally decided in a best-of-three series in mammoth, cutting-edge multihulls. In the end, Alinghi's 90ft catamaran was defeated 2-0 by the American's 110ft trimaran and her radical wing.
Year: | 2009 |
Length: | ~25m |
Beam: | 90 feet (waterline) |
Materials: | Carbon fibrer, honeycomb |
Technology: | Pre-impregnated in femalle molds |
Architects: | Design Team Alinghi |