Is American magic still in the race?

Is American magic still in the race?

Auckland, New Zealand – New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the America’s Cup, was eliminated from the Prada Cup Semifinal following a loss in the fourth race of the series against the Challenger of Record, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli of Italy.

What happened Dean Barker?

On 21 May 2015, Barker was announced as CEO and skipper of the Japanese challenger, Softbank Team Japan. Barker was the helmsman of the American Magic challenge from the New York Yacht Club to the 2021 America’s Cup.

How old is Hap Fauth?

Hap Fauth was in love with sail boats and races at the age of seven as he confesses even today. He was a native of the Great South Bay area of the Long Island region. Today he is 71 years of age, but his enthusiasm and passion continue to drive him along.

Are funds available for a home defence of the America’s Cup?

Prominent lawyer Jim Farmer is adamant the funds are available for a home defence of the America’s Cup. They are NZ’s highest profile sailors and while it’s unclear whether they’ll stay with Team NZ in America’s Cup, they’re loving life in SailGP. The warring parties in the America’s Cup venue dispute clash over the money required for a defence.

Could team NZ defend the America’s Cup at home?

Prominent lawyer Jim Farmer is adamant the funds are available for a home defence of the America’s Cup. They are NZ’s highest profile sailors and while it’s unclear whether they’ll stay with Team NZ in America’s Cup, they’re loving life in SailGP.

What’s going on with the America’s Cup venue dispute?

The warring parties in the America’s Cup venue dispute clash over the money required for a defence. Sparks fly as Grant Dalton accused of undermining push to hold America’s Cup defence in Auckland. OPINION: As a crucial vote looms there are suddenly billions of reasons for caution around rocking Team New Zealand’s defence plans.

Who are the sail designers for the America’s Cup?

“For a sail designer, being involved with the America’s Cup is a dream come true,” said Marco Capitani, one of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s sail designers. With Luna Rossa Prada… Read More Joining North Sails in 1988, Burns Fallow is the lead sail designer for Emirates Team New Zealand and has been at the forefront of sail design for the Kiwi team…