Christopher Caen, Karen Lile and Rick Tittle talk about America’s Cup with an earlier interview with Trevor Davidson – American Magic Shore Team and Production.

New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, has launched the AC75 PATRIOT into Auckland’s Waitematā Harbor.

PATRIOT is the first of the second-generation AC75 racing yachts to be launched by a team competing to win the 36th America’s Cup.

“We could not be more excited to get PATRIOT into the water after all of the hard work it has taken to get her designed, built, transported and fitted-out for sailing,” said Terry Hutchinson, Skipper and Executive Director of American Magic. “When you think about the whole course of the program and what the team has achieved with the Mule, DEFIANT and now with PATRIOT, it’s pretty remarkable. I think what PATRIOT represents is an incredible display of teamwork, design, production and everything our team stands for. It’s a pretty proud moment for us.”

Trevor is thrilled to be in New Zealand with family nearby and the summer winds. An Alabama grad who focused on getting a job in the competitive sailing industry – he’s made it to the Cup competition and when asked what aspect of his job he loves – he says its the rigging.

The Christmas Regatta will feature all four teams in its first competition. Data is a huge part of the racing strategies and for more details on the data check out this article.

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