USA 17
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USA-17 is a sloop rigged racing trimaran built by the American sailing team BMW Oracle Racing to challenge for the 2010 America's Cup. Designed by VPLP Yacht Design with consultation from Franck Camma
BMW Oracle racing USA-17 training off Valencia, Spain in late January, 2010
BMW Oracle Racing's BOR 90 in original configuration, sailing in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego
Trimaran
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A trimaran is a multihull boat that comprises a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls which are attached to the main hull with lateral beams. Most modern trimarans are sailing yachts designed for
USA 17
…WA, USA Owner(s) Oracle Team USA Racing career Skippers James Spithill Notable victories 2010 America's Cup America's Cup 2010 Specifications Type Trimaran Displacement 17 tons Length 113 ft (34 m) (LOA) 90 ft (27 m) (LWL) Beam 89.9 ft (27.4 m) Mast height 180 ft (55 m) Sail area 13,700 sq ft (1,270 m2…
A traditional paraw double-outrigger sailboat (bangka) from the Philippines
An Iranun lanong, a double-outrigger warship from the Philippines used in the navies of the Sultanates of Maguindanao and Sulu from the 18th to late 19th centuries. They were also commonly used for raids and piracy.
The Balatik, a paraw, a functioning replica of a traditional Austronesian sailing trimaran from the Visayas Islands of the Philippines