Most crews would buckle under the pressure of an oversized wing in heavy winds, but the Australians turned it into a tactical advantage. By mastering a specific choreography between the wing and jib sheets, they proved that elite communication is the ultimate performance enhancer.
World champions Jesse Campman and Ricardo Ponosi are dominating the kite beach in Palma, but the real story lies in the grueling comeback of Valentin Bontus. Meanwhile, silver medalist Laurian Nolo faces a high-stakes physical dilemma: does she sacrifice her new fitness level to gain the weight necessary for championship speed?
The Bay of Palma just delivered a tactical nightmare, leaving even four-time champions questioning their strategy. As Mickey Beckett hunts down Matt Wearn, a confusing new elimination format is about to rewrite the rules of the final day.
The next America's Cup cycle hinges on a few radical choices in talent and technology. From Phil Robertson’s match racing mastery to the aerodynamic potential of the Patriot hull, the right combination could dethrone the current champions. But which hull offers the best foundation for a modern twin main sheet system?
