Parker Hannifin yesterday announced that it will design and implement the control systems for The New York Yacht Club’s American Magic campaign as part the 37th America’s Cup. The systems will enable precise control of the racing yacht’s lifting surfaces and wing.
“Parker is thrilled to support American Magic once again, building on our achievements from the previous campaign and the trusted partnership we have developed together,” said Parker vice president and chief technology and innovation officer, Mark Czaja, in a statement. “Their elite sailors will helm some of the fastest boats ever built, and we look forward to the challenge of bringing the America’s Cup back in 2024.”
The statement says that the upcoming America’s Cup will feature the AC75 class, a high-performance foiling monohull. With a crew of eight members, the AC75 is renowned for its distinctive engineering and sailing techniques, enabling it to attain early lift and reach remarkably high speeds while foiling. The boat undergoes continuous enhancements, focusing on reduced weight and upgraded onboard electronics and software systems.
The 37th America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in October 2024. Prior to the match, American Magic will compete in the final Preliminary Regatta and the Louis Vuitton Cup, the Challenger selection events, for the right to face current Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand.
