October Meeting – America’s Cup

by Deb Heisler, posted in Meetings, Member Interest, Racing Updates

Maryellen and Mike Ferring spent a day embedded with the American Magic team, including hanging on while trailing the racing boats in the team’s new 50+ knot foiling chase boat. Sample what they saw and see their behind-the-scenes photos Tuesday night, October 8th.

The Ferring’s with American Magic port trimmer Andrew Campbell.

Dave and Busters in Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy / Suite 1100 / Tempe AZ 85281

Tuesday, October 8th – Dinner and social hour begins at 6, and meeting starts at 7pm. We meet in the Showroom. Guests are always welcome!

The team’s new hydrogen-powered, foiling chase boat. The Ferring’s were the first “civilians” to ride in the high-tech boat!
Maryellen in the team’s AC40 simulator, being coached by Severin Gramm, one of the trimmers for the Youth America’s Cup team.