Mary Pilon

The America's Cup World Series was created in 2011, with an eye toward conjuring more off-cycle interest and marketing opportunities. It coincided with the ascent of foiling catamarans, a type of boat that goes faster and looks almost Photoshopped, the way it practically floats in air when it races.

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A catamaran often provides greater stability on water compared to single-hulled boats.

Stability Advantage

Catamarans are popular for their spaciousness and are often associated with luxury travel.

Luxury and Size

The word is commonly used today to refer to modern leisure or travel boats.

Modern Usage

In sports, catamarans are distinguished by their high-speed capabilities.

Sport Speed

Sailing a catamaran for sport requires learning specific skills and techniques.

Skill Required

In some cultures, catamarans are a traditional vessel, deeply rooted in the community's heritage.

Cultural Significance

Although 'catamaran' is a broad term, in certain regions it specifically refers to traditional boats.

Regional Usage

 And they spend their daytime resting and socializing in the safety of the shallows, but at night, they go off the edge and hunt in deep water. Now, it's not a bad place to be a researcher, either. So we go out for about five months every summer in a 20-meter catamaran, and we live, sleep and work

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 catamaran design will reduce drag through the water most boats have one wide hull to stay balanced but more surface area means greater resistance