The New York Yacht Club American Magic rolled out its new AC75, named 'Patriot' for the 37th America's Cup Competition in Barcelona, Spain. The deck layout places the helms and trimmers side by side and well forward.
The boat has many design features and quirks, including recumbent cyclors facing aft and sculpted, almost harlequin-style foils blended into a sharp stubby bulb with an aggressive point.
The team completed a 7.5 nautical mile tow test and set the MN2-1 mainsail and J3-1 jib.
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August 22nd – October 20th, 37th America’s Cup, Barcelona
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