America's Cup Regatta Director Iain Murray inpects new AC45 class.

8:19 PM Wed 13 Oct 2010 GMT

'ACRM CEO Ian Murray visits AC 45 construction site at Core Builders - Ian Murray - Tim Smyth - Mark Turner' Ivor Wilkins/www.americascup.com Click Here to view large photo

America's Cup Regatta Director Iain Murray inspected production of the new AC45 catamaran class, yesterday. The AC45 is the little sister with attitude to the AC72. Both classes are fundamental parts of the transformation of the America's Cup. A one-design wingsail catamaran of 45 feet, the AC45 has been created to fulfill three roles: - Fast-track teams for the 34th America's Cup to a common level of catamaran sailing and wingsail technology at the outset of their campaigns. - Provide a class of boat for the 2011 season of the new America's Cup World Series. - Provide a class of ...

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by Golden Gate Yacht Club