
The Strategic Crisis of the 36th America’s Cup: Dirty Air and the Death of Overtaking
The 36th America’s Cup is facing a tactical stalemate as 'dirty air' and narrow courses prevent overtaking, turning the world's premier sailing event into a pre-start coin toss. While Team New Zealand holds a speed edge, Luna Rossa’s defensive mastery of the wind wake has neutralized the competition, sparking urgent calls for radical changes to race format and boat handling to restore the spirit of match racing.