New York, N.Y. – New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. sailing team
challenging for the 36th America’s Cup has announced an initial roster of 17 sailors who
will train and compete with the team. The accomplished group includes nine Americans
and sailors from four other nations. The 36th America’s Cup will take place in March
2021 off Auckland, New Zealand.
“We’re excited to announce the names on our current sailing team, and continue the
process of building a focused and successful program,” said Terry Hutchinson
(Annapolis, Md.) Skipper and Executive Director of American Magic. “Every personnel
decision we make in this campaign will be with a single goal in mind, and that is to win
the America’s Cup in 2021. With the support of our 90-strong collection of world-class
designers, boatbuilders and staff, our sailors will be capable of accomplishing that goal.”
Sailing Team: New York Yacht Club American Magic
Skipper & Executive Director:
• Terry Hutchinson (Annapolis, Maryland, United States)
Helms/Tacticians:
• Dean Barker (Auckland, New Zealand)
• Andrew Campbell (San Diego, California, United States)
• Bora Gulari (Detroit, Michigan, United States)
• Ian Moore (Cowes, Great Britain)
Sail Trimmers:
• Trevor Burd (Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States)
• Maciel Cicchetti (Mar del Plata, Argentina)
• Paul Goodison (Sheffield, Great Britain)
• David Hughes (Miami, Florida, United States)
Specialists:
• Matt Cassidy (San Diego, California, United States)
• Sean Clarkson (Mill Valley, California – Nationality: New Zealand)
• Jim Turner (Auckland, New Zealand)
Grinders:
• Cooper Dressler (Coronado, California, United States)
• Luke Muller (Ft. Pierce, Florida, United States)
• Caleb Paine (San Diego, California, United States)
• Luke Payne (Fremantle, Australia)
• Joe Spooner (Auckland, New Zealand)
Head Coach:
• James Lyne (Granville, Vermont, United States)