> If you are talking about the catamaran vs the monster mono-hull,
 > that was quite embarassing, to say the least.  Then, too, most
 > of the Cup history has been in forming lopsided rules.  It's nice
 > to see things being playing on a more even playing field.
Actually, if one takes in the ENTIRE picture.... up to that point in time, 
challenges were on a REGULAR basis.... when the Aussies challenged for the 
Cup on an off year, Connors didn't have the couple of years to develop a new 
boat as the Aussies had over the last couple of years... so Connors came up 
with the fastest he could produces in such a short notice....
When you think about it, it was BOTH sides fault....
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