Bringing the America’s Cup into the classroom

New York Yacht Club American Magic and New England Science & Sailing (NESS) have unveiled their newly released “Sail Locker” of experiential learning materials and resources to bring the best of sailing and the technology behind American Magic into the classroom.

The digital “Sail Locker” includes a comprehensive suite of K-8 lesson plans and classroom activities, utilizing the America’s Cup challenger as a dynamic learning platform to advance students’ academic achievements and enrich social-emotional development.

Specifically designed to benefit high-needs learners, these resources are tailored for schools and community sailing programs across the United States. They will increase access to sailing for all youth and ignite their passion for learning in innovative and unprecedented ways.

“The partnership between the American Magic America’s Cup team and NESS, resulting in the Sail Locker and curricular units, uniquely brings the power of high-tech and high-performance sailing together with experiential education to power all students’ learning,” said NESS CEO Eric Isselhardt, PhD.

“This amazing partnership brings opportunity to students far beyond the sailing racecourse by building students’ confidence, perseverance, and team skills. The American Magic team and NESS are excited to share the Sail Locker and curricular units with students worldwide!”

By participating in these educational resources, students can explore topics such as the science of how boats sail faster than the wind, the technology that enables boats to foil, the design cycle that leads to constant advances in sailing performance, and success skills – such as resilience, perseverance, and teamwork.

“By harnessing the excitement of sailing and technology, we aim to inspire the next generation of innovative problem solvers,” said Mike Cazer, CEO, NYYC American Magic. “Through the Sail Locker initiative, we are thrilled to share our passion for the sport and its educational opportunities with students everywhere.”

The “Sail Locker” is accessible for free at NESSF.org/AmericanMagic.

More activities and resources will be added to the suite leading up to the 37th America’s Cup in September and October 2024.

Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period opened December 1, 2021 and runs until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup may be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the venue reveal, confirming it would be Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 2 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 22-25, 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain

2024 Challenger Selection Series
August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-21: 37th Match (Best of 13)

For more schedule details, click here.
Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.

Noticeboard: https://ac37noticeboard.acofficials.org/
Additional details: www.americascup.com/en/home

Source: ACE