18 Jan 2021

American Magic almost turns American Tragic

From Morning Report, 7:08 am on 18 January 2021

The American Magic yacht is back at its base on Auckland's waterfront after a dramatic capsize yesterday. The team were sailing towards their first win of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series when disaster struck on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. The AC75 monohull was on its foils and flying when the crew, helmed by New Zealander Dean Barker, lost control of the yacht. The boat was temporarily airborne before crashing back to the water and tipping over. RNZ's America's Cup reporter, Felicity Reid, was there. She speaks with Mani Dunlop.