It was the sort of conditions that make racing sailors salivate: 18 knots true with 24 knots gusts, blue skies, temperate airs, a moderate chop but for both NYYC American Magic and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli it was a stop/start kind of day with technical issues on both boats as the top end conditions bit. So fine-tuned are the AC75s that any tiny component that isn’t absolutely 100% can mean the end of your day. Just like Formula 1, it’s either all-on or all off.
SUBSCRIBE to the official America's Cup channel:
Like America’s Cup On Facebook:
Follow America’s Cup On Twitter:
Follow America’s Cup On Instagram:
Stay up to date with the America’s Cup newsletter:
The 37th America's Cup will be Defended in Barcelona by four-time America's Cup winner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron represented by their team, Emirates Team New Zealand.
#AmericasCup #AC37 #Barcelona2024
Top End Stop Start Day | June 3rd | America's Cup For Country: United States. City: Boulder, Houston, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks, Visalia
