How America's Cup crews fly their AC75s

In part 2 of our look at how AC75s work, foiling guru, double Olympic medallist, 8 x world champion and former America's Cup helmsman Nathan Outteridge, who has also spent months watching the AC fleet in detail, explains to Matt Sheahan about how crews handle their AC75s. In this feature the main focus is about how teams fly their machines and how they have made such big improvements.

[@seatslider]

Mind boggling. Awesome content. I fly planes, I sailed dinghies - the physics of these boats has my head spinning - and loving it. I hope more content like this can be created after the cup is won and MAYBE some more tech and secrets can be shared - wishful thinking. Amazing boats 👏🏻👏🏻 great channel. Thankyou 🙂

[@rickybuxton8245]

Fantastic video! It’s so wonderful to hear someone with experience really get to speak their mind about the ins and outs of these AC75’s. I would love to see another interview with questions focused on the Prada cup, the changes he saw in the three challenger boats, and obviously a bit of talk about THAT capsize.

[@timworkman7687]

KZbin "mossy sails" great insight

[@andrewhobson4267]

Loving the commentary. This is a really great insight into the complexity and technicality of making the AC75 go quickly. I am looking forward to watching the Prada Cup final with slightly better insight

[@mariapiade-rozza6749]

Thank you Nathan and the commentator. FIGLI DEL VENTO THE NEW GENERATION

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

Love the commentary. Really helps in understanding the way these boats work.

[@garychester2247]

This discussion of how the foils & pitch are used is brilliant. Coupled with the Mozzy Sails foil tech discussions it’s really intriguing. Good stuff Nathan.

[@alienlifeformresearch2280]

Love the commentary. Especially great to get a seasoned racers POV about critical crew input to design development and different approaches to optimising boat control. Was wondering if Burling was on the ball early on. Nathan's observation that Burling then "owned Dean" ( probably getting a "rocket") answered that question. Hopefully the boats are close in speed and it gets down to best sailors duking it out. Look forward to next episode ... this one was excellent.

[@marshaflett6243]

Nathan's excellent commentary provides Valuable lessons for us who follow these races. A few years ago, My 90 year old mom became an avid fan when we watched the America's cup races together. Thanks PlanetSail for allowing us to experience the excitement.

[@BlueSoulTiger]

The no.1 ingredient for a quality outcome is quality people. Matt bringing in Nathan led to an interview full of insights. Wonderful stuff. Thank you!

[@richardmyers2103]

Really excellent stuff. Top content, good editing and an Aussie I really like?! Great chemistry. Well done

[@icetroll734]

Outeridge is a legend, agreed! Probably best addition to this cup is his commentary!!

[@philipmurray8146]

Love the Commentary. so much to learn just listening to really passionate professionals "chatting" about a sport they know and love.

[@robwatson3157]

I only put that comment for the Spinlock guys :) but I really do want to congratulate you on this particular interview. fascinating stuff and a great style from Nathan - thank you.

[@chrisupham7752]

I love the content you're providing to be able to follow the AC! Thank you!

[@johne6479]

thanks guys, always an education listening to you both

[@thomaschetwood6249]

Utterly fascinating, clearly delivered - thank you! There is just so much going on with these boats. As Matthew says, it’s so impressive that the crews can not only keep them going but race too. Awe inspiring.

[@chriscarobene1165]

Thanks for the technical insight. Amazing to watch the future unfold!

[@carnig1]

Fascinating, I will now watch the races again with much more appreciation and understanding.

[@lestovani1343]

I’m truly impressed with the knowledge and the commentators being able to express their thoughts at a level of understanding that I can follow. Please keep the videos coming! Have fun!

[@baxtrudy]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤️ especially interesting about both foils down to slide through the turns. Brings a new level of terror to watching each maneuver!

[@user-eq8wx5on1o]

Love the commentary. Truly amazing insight!

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Excellent AC news and analysis, the best around! 👍

[@duncanflack8129]

Love the insights, and it all just serves to whet the appetite so much more. Bring it home Rita...

[@carlross5116]

Love the commentary! Great to understand these incredible machines and sailors.

[@EdwinCollingridge]

“LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤️” Great insight. Keep it flowing.

[@michaeldomican]

Great questions from Matt and insights from Nathan. Keep ‘em coming!

[@mabsalom1]

Fascinating is the word. Great interview, Props to Nathan.

[@johnwilson6274]

Insightful commentary. Thanks very much . Looking forward to the next one.

[@phillipaitken966]

Some great insights in this series. Good stuff. Look forward to more.

[@sailgeek11]

Excellent once again. Really well explained and some interesting insights. Thanks!

[@lordcaruthers9943]

Love the commentary ❤️ look forward to these, makes my day thank you

[@TheFlyingPlectrum]

Absolutely fantastic discussion on flight control. This is the most enlightening explanation of how these boats fly I've seen.

[@obsessedsailing4534]

Absolutely amazing and insightful content!

[@toddwhelan8192]

Love the commentary ❤ Honestly, I've been waiting so impatiently since they unveiled the concept, through all the team secrecy, to get some well-educated observations and guesses like these about how they're making it work -- and your chat was a great format for it. Been following and enjoying your other content, too. The background noise really wasn't that bad! 😉

[@richardcrutemorris9654]

What a fantastic interview with great insights and so clearly explained. Well done, let's have more.

[@ItsOptix]

Love the commentary❤️, also absolutely loved these in depth vids, helps wrap your head around these beasts of machine

[@subdude8021]

Most interesting video from this AC so far! Matt, thank you for seeking the in depth discussion and explanation, top quality journalism!

[@MrBenGFilip]

Love the commentary, thank you.

[@travisgreenberg5415]

Great commentary. I listen to planetsail a lot to get the latest sailing updates. Thank You!!

[@DronePilotCalgary]

I love the commentary ❤️ folks. My enjoyment of the AC went way up when I found PlanetSail and all of the insights you provide. Excellent job.

[@lindavanderlinde3228]

Great info to help understand a very complicated boat! Fascinating.

[@gabstevens1]

Love the commentary. Being an engineer, I love the explanations and to better understand this magnificent feat of technology that is the Ac75

[@dorotheepugnet1663]

Love the commentary 💕 thanks for such crystal clear explanations 👍🏻

[@fixhammersmithbridge5632]

Excellent. Thank you so much Nathan. Really helpful info on the race behind the racing. Loved it. Keep it up.

[@justinnoll3838]

Love the commentary ❤️! Thanks for all the explanations -makes the racing so much more interesting!

[@jkonet1]

This is the best insite to the Americas Cup series I have found. I love the racing, but my goodness 50kts is nuts. Please enter me in the grab bag.

[@markblythe7693]

Love the commentary. As always Matt your analysis and access are unprecedented

[@ChrisRawsthorne24]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY really informative, as always.

[@lombers]

Amazing perspective and insights from Nathan, would love to see more of this. As an Aussie would also love to see Nathan back in the AC.

[@thunderwing2]

Love the commentary ❤ Great stuff Matthew and Nathan! Cheers

[@mysticflyer2403]

Love the commentary ❤️ not saying that just for the competition, very informative, thanks. 👌

[@Suspensed55]

Love the commentary ❤️ Superb in depth conversation and explanation of the AC36. Please keep them coming as these are hugely enjoyable and I learn a lot from them.

[@Nigecherrienz]

Love the commentary Matt. Great work. And Nathan is a natural communicator

[@cjprimata]

Best planet sail so far, finally worth watch.

[@josedauden7926]

Love the commentary :) Great interview, good points asked, and superbly clarified my Master Nathan!

[@davidtydeman1434]

Thank you for the insightful information and serious discussion

[@robcrothers3762]

Love the commentary. Great to have more of the background information. Thanks. N

[@waltersaettone]

great interview!!!!! all the details and insigths!!! Natan knows his craft

[@glenncooper3730]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤ I appreciated the review of how the crew fly these boats.

[@nickprince7971]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤. Thanks!

[@aghyde]

Love the commentary. Always lots to learn.

[@iannewey]

Love the commentary ❤️ Informative and engaging. Perfect for a landlubber like me. Answers so many questions.

[@III_IV]

Great interview! I have really been enjoying your videos. Thank you!

[@ToSeeTheSea]

Loving the commentary. Wish I was home and a part of it all. Thank you for the next best thing.

[@Sailboy007]

“Love the Commentary”! Great show.

[@paulgomm3157]

Love the commentary ❤️ Been following the channel from the start and it’s one of the best sailing channels out there

[@lawrencefalk8714]

It's great discussions like this that I nominated Matt Sheahan as my favorite journalist in my journalism class! (It was a funny moment as some of the other students were like, "Sailing journalist?")

[@julianhenry8799]

Very interesting, it really highlights just how technical the AC75s are. Looking forward to your next report.

[@raphaelbohec2839]

thank you very much for your amazing videos and images as well as your information about sailing and these new technologies, you are doing a great job, well done guys .

[@ricpoulin5603]

Love the commentary! For real, fascinated!

[@daveincowes]

Love the commentary ❤️, Always professional and informative. Keep up the great work.

[@akradiabra]

As always an education, love the commentary ♥️

[@christopherburns5431]

A long way from the twelves... love your coverage.

[@davidwilliams7239]

Loving the commentary. Very enlightening. Cheers

[@disterheft]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤️

[@davidpilbeam3644]

I love the commentary. Planet sail is getting to the depths that all of the other AC shows are skimming over.

[@tanebeech9196]

Yep totally agree with other comments Thinking about all the forces at play and the physics involved during the manoeuvres as well as still keeping a human element is impressive to say the least.

[@kevinwarwood2963]

"LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤"...... well done keepnit going!

[@ahudsn]

Ever since i found this channel it is my go-to for explaining to friends about the AC and the boats! Well done, great editing, interviews and content. Keep it up and "Love the commentary" !!

[@percychang1042]

“Love the commentary ❤️”- good explanations and insights.

[@SimonPaag]

Love the commentary... Great stuff you are doing with the channel.

[@theonormanton8392]

"Love the commentary ❤️" - very interesting insights, thank you!

[@peterroberts6044]

So much useful information! Fascinating stuff.

[@jeffcondell]

Very interesting - loved that!

[@roleyferguson7471]

Love the Commentary !!! Let’s have more !!!

[@camerongardner1270]

Love the commentary ❤️- great way to get through the lockdown

[@stuholdaway1223]

love your commentary. great insights

[@jakobmathiszig-lee8046]

fantastic interview and insights

[@richmeister1960]

Fantastic coverage and videos,, very exciting indeed. I love the commentary, great interviews and very informative. I love the format and production. I always look forward to your next video. Keep it up.

[@zaid_al-hilali]

Good stuff Matthew, I certainly learnt much from you in both parts.

[@markhield3088]

Love the commentary, great videos very informative.

[@KiteTurbine]

Brilliant interview

[@olivierjelle]

love the commentary ❤️

[@isaact0377]

Love the commentary! Awesome channel

[@piotringlot2859]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY

[@tna2me197]

Love the commentary! ♥️

[@fagosti]

LOVE THE COMMENTARY ❤️ really informative

[@toolbox-gua]

Great chat! I learned quite a lot.

[@philhardisty3202]

Love the commentary, interesting chat!

[@paulkennedy9759]

Really enjoyed this

[@uflux]

Great interview!