Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Andy Maloney reflects on his evolving role across three America's Cup cycles and how the younger sailors coming through are bring a fresh approach to the AC75. The veteran trimmer discusses how the team is upskilling the next generation in match racing, what it means to explore new systems with a smaller sailing squad, and why the transition from cyclor to pure trimmer has changed his focus on the water.

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