The hydrofoil sailing boats that changed the America's Cup forever | ABC News

Nearly two decades ago, a simple innovation unveiled at a small Perth boat club set in motion changes which would eventually make their way to the world's most prestigious yacht race.

Next week, the Moth World Championship returns to Western Australia for the first time since then, with 100 of the world's best sailors to compete for honours.

Tom Wildie reports.

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