Shore crew examine a hole in the hull of NYYC American Magic AC75 yacht Patriot as it is hoisted by a crane on the dock at Wynyard Quarter after capsizing in the Prada Cup. Photo / Will Trafford
Shore crew examine a hole in the hull of NYYC American Magic AC75 yacht Patriot as it is hoisted by a crane on the dock at Wynyard Quarter after capsizing in the Prada Cup. Photo / Will Trafford
After American Magic's stunning capsize and rescue mission yesterday, attention swiftly turned to two matters - analysing how it happened, and their chances of continuing racing in the Prada Cup.
Here's all the new information about what caused the incident - and what's next for the American syndicate.
The mistakesthat led to the capsize
Shore crew examine a hole in the hull of NYYC American Magic AC75 yacht Patriot as it is hoisted by a crane on the dock at Wynyard Quarter after capsizing in the Prada Cup. Photo / Will Trafford
We saw yesterday how in just the blink of an eye, a team's Prada Cup campaign could be sunk, writes Phil Robertson. It's an extremely tricky manoeuvre that led to American Magic's dramatic capsize in race two against Luna Rossa – and several mistakes were made.
When will they be back on the water?
Terry Hutchinson. Photo / Getty
American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson said there were a lot of hours of work ahead for his team which would mean they would miss this weekend's racing, but he was confident they would be back on the water in time for the semifinals on January 29-31.
Crew members from several teams help prevent American Magic's boat from sinking. Photo / Michael Craig
Hutchinson has refused to blame Kiwi helmsman Dean Barker for the team's dramatic capsize that has put the syndicate's future in the Prada Cup in doubt, saying the syndicate "win and lose as a team".
AUT's Sailing Professor Mark Orams joins NZME's Alex Chapman to dissect all of the news and developments surrounding the capsize and damage of the American Magic boat - you can watch in your video player above.
Heading into the Cup racing?
• Give yourself plenty of time and think about catching a ferry, train or bus to watch the Cup.
• Make sure your AT HOP card is in your pocket. It's the best way to ride.
• Don't forget to scan QR codes with the NZ COVID Tracer app when on public transport and entering the America's Cup Village.
