The view from on board Patriot during the capsize. Photo / Screengrab
The view from on board Patriot during the capsize. Photo / Screengrab
The schedule for this weekend's Prada Cup has been set - and it includes "ghost racing".
Here's all you need to know about today's Cup news.
Ghost races
The new schedule for the upcoming third and fourth round robin for the Prada Cup has been announced, confirming reports that teamswill be forced to 'race' on their own following American Magic's capsize on Sunday.
American Magic were forced to withdraw from racing to make urgent repairs to their boat Patriot after the New York syndicate's dramatic capsize and near sinking during their race against Luna Rossa.
It's left the remaining Prada Cup challengers – Luna Rossa and Ineos Team UK – having to take part in a "ghost race" due to Prada Cup regulations in order to be handed the win by default.
Behind the scenes of the capsize
The view from on board Patriot during the capsize. Photo / Screengrab
American Magic have released behind the scenes footage of their dramatic capsize.
Heading for their first victory of the Prada Cup on Sunday, American Magic's Patriot rounded the penultimate gate before going airborne, crashing down and capsizing. The boat took on water and was at risk of sinking before being saved and slowly towed back to base.
A video posted by the American Magic YouTube channel shows exactly what went down on both the chase boat and back at base when Patriot flipped.
World champion sailor Phil Robertson has offered a rare insight into the intense measures taken to prepare for a possible capsize like the one suffered by American Magic on Sunday.
Beyond the Cup
On the latest episode of Beyond the Cup, American Magic flight controller Andrew Campbell and Ineos Team UK grinder Freddie Carr join Matt Brown and Mark Orams to provide the latest news and insight from inside their teams as the Prada Cup continues.
Catch the new episode 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.
