SI Article from 1959

[Bill5]

This may have already been posted somewhere along the line. Fun read.

THE CAT LEADS A REVOLUTION

Last week, on the dancing, sun-drenched waters of Biscayne Bay, the seeds of a revolutionary change in a sport were sown. When the spray had settled and the

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[MultiThom]

Particularly enjoyed the final photos in the article. The predicted revolution didn't remove monohull racing, just ensured cats raced separately. I was surprised at his guess about handicapping speeds and the observation about "not all cats are equal".