In September 2019, American Magic’s DEFIANT became the first AC75 to both sail and foil on the waters of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Since then, the first of two AC75’s to be built for the U.S. America’s Cup Challenger has been in a “shakedown” phase, where the complex and cutting-edge systems have been tested and refined. Also part of this groundbreaking period has been the shakedown of the human element; the training of some of the world’s first AC75 sailors. American Magic’s team of grinders, trimmers, and other specialists have been recruited from the best of Olympic, foiling, and previous Cup classes, but sailing onboard DEFIANT is unlike anything else.

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The 2022 summer created many more memories for the team at bottom up boats. Our Fav 5 Photos came from both the East and West Coast and North and South of Ireland. Photo 1 was a spectacular sunset over Kilrush Marina on the night before we started the delivery of our J109 to Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland. Photo 2 was from the South East corner of Ireland with the Sun Rising over Kilmore Quay Photo 3 is the our recently purchased J109 Going to Red under full sail on her home waters of Strangford Lough. Photo 4 was surfing down some wave at over 10 knot under just main and jib as we race to get to the Fastnet Rock before sunset. Photo 4 our Fav of 2022 was a spectacular sunset over the fastnet rock with the sun lighting up the top of the lighthouse to help guide us to our overnight stay on Cape Clear Island. Hope you enjoyed a Bottom Up Boats quick flick through our Fav 5 Photos of 2022 ! Thanks to the team at NO COPY RIGHT SOUNDS for the tunes. Culture Code feat. Karra - Make Me Move (James Roche Remix) [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9rPUaRn-rU [James Roche] • https://soundcloud.com/jamesroche • https://www.facebook.com/JamesRocheMu... [Culture Code] • https://soundcloud.com/culturecode • https://www.facebook.com/CultureCodeUK/ [Karra] • https://www.facebook.com/karramusic • https://twitter.com/IAMKarraMusic

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Ever wondered why sailboat sails are almost always covered? The sun's rays drastically reduce the lifespan of sails…and they're not cheap! Here I am, anchored in a picturesque bay, making sure my sails are well cared for. Sail maintenance is crucial. We have to take care of our sailing gear at every opportunity. ⛵️🌊🏔️ #sailinglife

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