The central story of the Cup special is an analysis of the German team's performance in Act 11, and the reasons for their disappointing penultimate place. Why we can hardly expect more in the next Act.
A technical report also explains the developments in rigging. Why progress in this area is more important than ever for victory. Why every tack costs 500 dollars. Why they are experimenting with inflatable battens. What the advantages of the new rig without jumpstay are.
Further topics: The idea behind the BMW Oracle bowsprit. How the new hulls differ from the old ones. How a high-performance computer from Karlsruhe is helping the South Africans. Why Shosholoza helmsman Ian Ainslie claims more than just the role of the good-humoured team for his squad.
