structure in the world except for the external fuel tank of the space shuttle.

Although it may seem that the goals of an America's Cup or Maxi racing yacht are far from the requirements of the new generation of big cruising yachts, there is a relationship that compares with the efforts of Ferrari, BMW or Jaguar to promote and improve their products. We are learning lessons that with careful interpretation have applications in the design of my new super yachts.

Success in using the Wolfson test tank facilities to create the first New Zealand America's Cup challenger ‘Kiwi Magic' encouraged Ron Holland to capitalise on this experience and expand his expertise by running a series of model tests covering a wide variety of projects from ilmetre IOR designs to more refined hull forms for yachts up to 45 metres in length.