American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson has revealed for the first time the life-threatening situation he found himself in during their dramatic America’s Cup capsize, needing to be cut free by a crew member to get to safety. RICKY WILSON/Stuff Dean Barker, left, and skipper Terry Hutchinson wait to be rescued after the capsize. “From there all four of us popped out from under the mainsail, and we did the head count and everybody was safe.”RICKY WILSON/Stuff American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson laments the way his team’s campaign ended. American Magic, again with help from the other teams, managed to repair Patriot in time to sail the Prada Cup semifinals, but they were soundly beaten by Luna Rossa. American Magic, backed by the New York Yacht Club, are keen to stay involved in the America’s Cup.

Source: Stuff April 08, 2021 21:00 UTC