Are you ready for carbon-fibre sails?

From: Offshore Yachting | Date: February 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

CARBON FIBRE WAS USED IN so many components on board Team New Zealand's black boats during the 2000 America's Cup that one might have wondered if the Kiwis had developed a Special breed of Sheep to produce the stuff.

Actually, carbon fibre was used on all America's Cup-class boats during the 2000 series in Auckland, including their sails. At the time, the average racing sailor was unlikely to have any carbon-fibre sails. The major deterrents were the price and durability of the carbon fibres, which are susceptible to damage from flexing. During early stages of sail ...

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