PHOTO COURTESY METSTRADE Terry Hutchinson, the captain and president of operations for New York Yacht Club-backed America’s Cup syndicate American Magic, will deliver the keynote address at the Breakfast Briefing during Metstrade on Nov. 19.
The show is scheduled for Nov. 19-21 at RAI Amsterdam.
Twice named US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year, Hutchinson has participated in five America’s Cup campaigns and won 17 world sailing championships. He is considered a master in forming and managing the shore-based and on-water teams.
“We are delighted to announce Terry Hutchinson as our Metstrade ICOMIA Breakfast Briefing keynote speaker,” show director Niels Klarenbeek said in a statement. “This latest edition of the America’s Cup is once again pushing boundaries, and it will expose high performance foiling to millions globally.
“The wider recreational marine equipment industry has much to learn from the many areas of technological and human development required for any successful America’s Cup campaign,” he added. “The ability for our global audience of leading marine professionals to engage with one of world sailing’s great team leaders will provide a truly inspirational start to Metstrade 2024.”
Hutchinson will also meet with members of the Metstrade Young Professionals Club.
“All the things that go into a successful America’s Cup team apply to a lot of different areas of our sport,” Hutchinson said. “Taking what we learn and transferring it over is a massive win for the marine industry, as is the work we are doing on careers and educational development.”
