American Magic
 | This article needs to be updated. (January 2021) |
| American Magic | |
|---|---|
| Career | |
| Yacht club |  New York Yacht Club |
| Established | 2017 |
| Nation |  United States |
| CEO | |
| Skipper | Terry Hutchinson |
| Yachts | |
| Sail no. | Boat name |
| The Mule (AM38) | |
| Defiant (AC75) | |
| Patriot (AC75) | |
American Magic is an American yacht racing team formed to compete for the 36th America's Cup. They represented the New York Yacht Club.[1]
American Magic was eliminated from the Prada Cup semi-finals by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Saturday 30 January 2021, after 4 consecutive defeats. In August 2021 the Team signaled their intent to race in the 37th America's Cup competition.
History[]
The team was established in October 2017 with the intention to return the America's Cup to the United States and the NYYC. Management consists of John J. "Hap" Fauth's Bella Mente Racing, Doug DeVos's Quantum Racing, and Roger Penske under the NYYC burgee.[2]
The Team name, "American Magic" refers to the first Cup winner, the yacht America of 1851, and the first defender, the yacht Magic, who won in 1870.[3] The America's Cup trophy was held by the NYYC for 132 years until 1983. The NYYC's reign was the longest winning streak - as measured by years - in the history of all sports.[4]
Dean Barker was the helmsman, with Terry Hutchinson as skipper.[5]
36th America's Cup[]
The Team first entered international competition on 15 January 2021 in the 2021 Prada Cup. On 17 January during the round-robin stage Patriot capsized while rounding Gate 5 when a gust of wind caught the sails causing the leeward running backstay to not release and preventing the mainsail from being eased. No crew was reported injured but the incident caused a large hole in the hull and for a time it was at significant risk of sinking. Hutchinson and Barker were onboard. Per race rules, Luna Rossa Challenge was awarded the victory.
The team returned to racing for the Prada Cup Semi-Final, but American Magic was eliminated from the competition by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Saturday 30 January 2021, after 4 consecutive defeats.
37th America's Cup[]
On 16 August 2021, Hap Fauth announced the Team's intention to enter the 37th America's Cup.[6] Further that the Team named Scott Ferguson as lead Design Coordinator, previesly with Luna Rossa (Rig Design Manager 2000-2007), Oracle Team USA (Wing / Rig Design Manager 2007-2013, Design Coordinator / Senior Designer 2014-2017).
Fleet[]
The team has two America's Cup 75 class (AC75) boats. The AC75 is a 75 ft sailing hydrofoil monohull class specifically designed for the 36th America's Cup. The team also built an 'American Magic 38' (AM38) foiling monohull using a modified McConaghy 38 monohull, known as The Mule.
| club | yacht name | christening date | builder | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yacht Club |
The Mule | 9 November 2018 | American Magic | test boat[7] |
| New York Yacht Club |
Defiant | 14 September 2019 | American Magic | test boat[8] |
| New York Yacht Club |
Patriot | 16 October 2020 | American Magic | race boat[9][10] |
References[]
- ^ America's Cup Team: American Magic
- ^ NYYC American Magic Announces Roster for 36th America’s Cup
- ^ Alan Baldwin (27 March 2018). Ed Osmond (ed.). "Sailing: 'American Magic' to challenge for 2021 America's Cup". Reuters.
- ^ John Rousmaniere (1983). The America's Cup 1851–1983. Pelham Books. ISBN 978-0-7207-1503-3.
- ^ How the America’s Cup contenders compare going into the Prada Cup
- ^ "Design Work Resumes for American Magic; Scott Ferguson (Usa) Named Design Coordinator".
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0gb0Lb2gzM
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- ^ Patriot christened and launched
- ^ Chase boats alongside also providing flotation, by tying themselves up to attachment points on Patriot.
External links[]
- American Magic