We had to cut ourselves out with knives American Magic skipper reveals Prada Cup capsize drama
Terry Hutchinson says extensive damage means the team’s goal is to be back on the water before the semi-finals, which begin on Jan 29
18 January 2021 • 10:56am
American Magic was left with a huge hole in the underside of the hull
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American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson has revealed that some of his crew members had to cut themselves free with knives after their spectacular capsize in the Prada Cup in Auckland on Sunday, describing it as a hugely “unnerving” ordeal.
Hutchinson added that the extensive damage to the boat meant there was no chance of the team racing in the second round-robin phase of the Prada Cup this weekend, with the team’s goal to be back on the water before the semi-finals which begin on Jan 29.
How Ben Ainslie and Ineos Team UK saved their America s Cup dream
Before the Prada Cup, Ainslie said his team were at rock bottom – now they have truly turned the tide and lead the challenger series
18 January 2021 • 5:52pm
Ineos Team UK are in pole position to take on New Zealand in the America s Cup in March
Credit: Brett Phibbs /NZ HERALD
Six defeats out of six in a pre-Christmas World Series warm-up event suggested Ineos Team UK were in deep trouble. Instead, after the first three days of sailing in the Prada Cup, the challenger series which will determine who goes on to face defenders New Zealand in March, the British challengers lie top of the pile with four wins from four races.
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