The America’s Cup boats have foils that slice through the water so fast, they create cavitation that heats the water to the point of steam, creating a new type of drag sailors have never dealt with.

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The America’s Cup boats have foils that slice through the water so fast, they create cavitation that heats the water to the point of steam, creating a new type of drag sailors have never dealt with.
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The America’s Cup boats have foils that slice through the water so fast, they create cavitation that heats the water to the point of steam, creating a new type of drag sailors have never dealt with.

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