NYYC American Magic Youth Team Qualifies for Final Series at Unicredit Youth America’s Cup
The NYYC American Magic Youth Team officially secured its place in the six-team Final Series of the Unicredit Youth America’s Cup. With calm focus and consistency on the racecourse, the team delivered the necessary performance on the final day of qualifying to secure their place in the final 6.
The team, featuring Harry Melges (helm starboard), Kyle Navin (helm port), Severin Gramm (trimmer starboard), and Finn Rowe (trimmer port), navigated both highs and lows throughout the week. Despite some early challenges involving technical issues that sidelined them in races 3 and 4, they kept their cool when it mattered, coming back strong to finish the qualifiers on a high note.
In a must-win scenario for the team, Race 8 provided the platform for American Magic to deliver. They got off to a great start, finding their rhythm early and establishing a lead on the first leg. As the race unfolded, they maintained their composure, defending their position from a strong Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli challenge and resisting late pressure from Athena Pathway.
The American Magic team managed the shifts in the wind, crossing the finish line first to confirm their place in the Final Series. After the race, Melges noted, "We sailed a good race today, and we’re happy with the result. There’s still work to do, and now we’re focused on the final push."
The team has now turned their attention to tomorrow’s Final Series, where they will face a tough fleet that includes Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (ITA), Athena Pathway (GBR), Artemis (SWE), Sail Team BCN (ESP), and Andoo Team Australia (AUS). The competition will be fierce, with four races determining the two teams that will advance to the ultimate Match Race Final on September 26.
Stay tuned to AmericanMagic.com for further updates and coverage as the team competes in the final push for the Unicredit Youth America’s Cup title.
For full results and standings, visit https://www.americascup.com/results
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