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THE FOIL (4 mentions) covers the America's Cup, noting how crew numbers decreased in Barcelona, as highlighted in videos such as "The AC75's dramatic diet – and why it gives ETNZ an early edge".

Barcelona is a major city in Catalonia, Spain, notable for its art, architecture, and FC Barcelona. New luxury developments are emerging, and a large urban park is planned. THE FOIL's coverage of the America's Cup mentions Barcelona as a site where crew sizes decreased.

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Mass Reduction Tactics: How Emirates Team New Zealand Gamified the AC38 Rulebook
The America's Cup has entered a brutal new phase of engineering where weight is the ultimate currency. While most focus on the move to Naples, Emirates Team New Zealand has already begun stripping hundreds of kilos from their yacht to exploit a specific rule change that leaves other teams scrambling. This isn't just a minor tweak; it's a fundamental shift in hydrodynamics that may have already turned the next Cup into a two-horse race.
2 days ago
2 min read
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Evolution of the AC75: The End of Human-Powered Sails in the 38th America's Cup
The 38th America's Cup is discarding 175 years of tradition by removing human power from the sail-trimming equation. As the AC75 sheds its grinders and cyclors, the competition pivots toward a future of pure technical efficiency and earlier foiling.
2 days ago
2 min read
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The Battery Era: Redefining Human Power in the 38th America's Cup
The America's Cup has finally ditched human power for batteries, ending a 175-year tradition of physical grit. As teams like New Zealand and Luna Rossa trade muscle for software engineers, the race has transformed into a high-stakes game of energy management and hydraulic efficiency. While the boats are faster than ever, the removal of the grinder raises a critical question: is the soul of sailing being lost to the machine?
3 days ago
7 min read
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Victory in the Virtual: How Simulator Strategy Redefined the America's Cup
The first races of the 37th America's Cup revealed a shocking performance gap that had nothing to do with the wind. While legendary sailors struggled to find their rhythm, a late-entry French team used virtual tools to humiliate the established order. Explore how simulator strategy is now deciding who wins on the water and why traditional training is no longer enough to stay competitive.
Sep 19, 2023
3 min read

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Mass Reduction Tactics: How Emirates Team New Zealand Gamified the AC38 Rulebook

Evolution of the AC75: The End of Human-Powered Sails in the 38th America's Cup

The Battery Era: Redefining Human Power in the 38th America's Cup

Victory in the Virtual: How Simulator Strategy Redefined the America's Cup