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Grant Simmer - 12 ganger i America's Cup, fire ganger som vinner
11 octobre 2024 · 21 min · 955 vues · Barcelona
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Grant Simmer, a veteran of 12 America’s Cup campaigns, details the technical and operational evolution of the competition from the 1983 12-meter era to the current AC75 foiling monohulls.3:13 Modern AC75 racing requires precise control of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic packages, with boats reaching 40 knots upwind on courses designed for 27-minute finishes.3:41 Simmer highlights the critical role of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 in developing the Ineos Britannia boat, specifically through high-resolution CFD modeling for aerodynamics and the design of complex hydraulic and electronic control systems.8:27 Performance gains in the current cycle rely on foil design, where increased span and aspect ratio allow for earlier flight, and the use of two-ply mainsails that enable vertical load distribution and drag reduction.10:10 Jib selection remains a primary variable for balancing the boat, as teams must trade off upwind efficiency against downwind speed while maintaining a sealed sail plan against the hull.12:34 Success in the match depends on both technical development and the crew's ability to communicate clearly while racing at high speeds.20:35
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