THE STORY
On January 17, 2021, during the Prada Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, American Magic's AC75 yacht, Patriot, capsized while leading a race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. The incident resulted in significant hull damage, forcing American Magic to withdraw from the remaining round-robin races to effect repairs.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
American Magic, Patriot
WHY IT MATTERS
The capsize halted American Magic's campaign, highlighting the risks associated with the AC75 class and impacting the team's performance in the Prada Cup.