The giant trimaran BMW Oracle, powered by a wing mast of unheard dimensions, has won the 33rd contest for the America's Cup, soundly beating the giant catamaran Alinghi. Finally, have multihulls earned their rightful place at the pinnacle of racing in the sailing world?
Footnote: Water Wizards, an innovative power catamaran owned by Steve Shidler of San Francisco, served as a photo boat during the competition off Valencia, Spain.
