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It is the intent for American Magic, the US challenger for the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, to compete in the 38th edition. But before the event rules are established, retaining talented personnel with enriching projects is critical for continuity.
The USA team has an established base in Pensacola, Florida that it hopes to leverage through a new partnership with Nautor Swan, and now they are also teaming up with notable Italian builder Persico Marine on an innovative foiling catamaran.
The Persico Cat 72-foot is designed by multihull sailboat and powerboat specialists Morrelli and Melvin, of which Pete Melvin was a member of the American Magic design team, with the America’s Cup challenger seeking to bring their expertise to the table for the upcoming trials.
“We are looking forward to the significant milestone of bringing the boat to Pensacola for sea trials,” reports American Magic Chief Operating Officer Tyson Lamond. “At American Magic, we are always pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology, and this boat certainly embodies both qualities, making it an exciting project for our team.”
The Persico Cat 72’ will soon be transported to American Magic’s base where the team will begin extensive testing, pushing the yacht’s performance to its limits. This is a pivotal moment in the yacht’s journey, with American Magic’s world-class experience ensuring the cruising yacht maximizes its cutting-edge performance technology.
“We are thrilled to see the completion of the Persico Cat 72’ which marks a significant step forward in the development of a truly revolutionary catamaran,” noted Marcello Persico, CEO of Persico Marine. “Our collaboration with the American Magic team brings invaluable expertise to this project. Their deep knowledge of high-performance foiling, especially in the America’s Cup, will be critical in fine-tuning the yacht’s capabilities to the highest standards.”
Details: https://www.americascup.com/
Defender New Zealand will work with the Challenger of Record from Great Britain to organize the 38th America’s Cup. Anticipated to be held in 2027, the two teams have agreed on some details with the venue to be confirmed by June 2025 after Barcelona declined hosting another edition.
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