America’s cup tries to reinvent itself every year. The participants are always in this uncertainty till the opening day comes, the curtain is raised, and the boats are splashed into the waters. March 31 st of this year was supposed to be the date for the 36 th edition of America’s cup. But it was delayed as the boat was not build up according to the imaginations of the designers. It left them to wonder whether ever they will be able to come to this utopian place.
Aaron Young is the vice-commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. He is talking about the AC75, the monohull from Emirates Team from New Zealand. He also feels that it is really going to be a dangerous situation for it in America’s cup. It is known that the monohull is made in such a way that it will be able to half sail and half fly for winning the race. If all things are according to the plans, then 36 th edition of America’s Cup will come in the month of March in the year 2021.
A sailing program for students in sixth grade through twelve has stated for this season in Boothbay Harbor. Chris Liberti, the Director is the teacher of STEM education in Boothbay Region High School. He takes up this work when he isn’t spending time with the kids in the water.