 Shosholoza searching for wind
The measurement briefing this morning was meant to "clear up" the keel deflection questions. Here below are some snippets of the interpretation 22 found on the America's Cup website
In the context of Rule 17.10 a deflecting appendage which has no means of inducing or altering deflection other than by; lift or drag generated by the motion of the appendage through the water, or loads due to self weight or other attached appendage(s), is not a movable appendage. Attention is also drawn to rule 17.11.
Any means of inducing or altering deflection of a fixed appendage other than by; lift or drag generated by the motion of the appendage through the water, or loads due to self weight or other attached appendage(s), would contravene the definition of “fixed” as used in rule 17.
Ken McAlpine also referred to public interpretation 23 which was interesting in being able to move the mast above the "center line plane". There must be some serious loads going on in the mast/top of keel areas.
Americascup.com Public Interpretations
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