Fontana Iceboaters Competing in Final Series of Youth America’s Cup

by | Sep 23, 2024 | 2024-2025, Home Page

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Iceboating: The Unsung Training Ground for America’s Cup Helmsmen
It’s time to check in on the talented iceboaters from Fontana, WI, who are in the hunt in Barcelona, Spain, for the Unicredit Youth America’s Cup. Harry Melges IV, Kyle Navin, Finn Rowe, and Severin Graham (from Florida, but we hope to see him on the ice someday!) have advanced to the final series, clinching victory in Race 8 today. The team now stands second overall in Group A, just behind Italy.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, American Magic will face Italy, Great Britain, Sweden, Spain, and Australia in the final series of 3-4 fleet races. The top two teams will then compete in a single match-race final to decide the overall champion.

Catch the action live and watch these young sailors continue to represent the USA in thrilling foiling races.
Watch Live:
ESPN+
YouTube Link: America’s Cup YouTube Channel
Race Time: 7 AM CT (with your coffee!)

Learn More About the AC40 Boats: The AC40 is modeled after the larger America’s Cup AC75 boats, featuring two large, weighted foils and no traditional keel. These boats foil on a single foil, with the windward foil raised from the water to reduce drag and boost speed. For more information, check out this in-depth article: Yachting World – Youth America’s Cup 2024. foiling races.

Ice Sailors to Represent USA in Youth America’s Cup

by | Jul 25, 2024 | 2024-2025, Home Page


Iceboaters, we have a horse in the Youth America’s Cup race starting in Barcelona on September 17, 2024. Just down the road from Four Lakes, Fontana, WI, home of the Skeeter Iceboat Club, has the highest concentration of Youth America’s Cup sailors in North America, all with a background in ice sailing. Kyle Navin, Harry Melges IV, and Finn Rowe have been selected to represent the USA in this prestigious event. Their iceboating experience has prepared them well for the high speeds and intense competition of the AC40 boats, which can reach 45 knots downwind (almost as fast as an iceboat.)
WHAT TO KNOW
When: Begins September 17, 2024
Event website
How to Watch
About the Team
Photos courtesy of Nite sailor Dave Navin

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Harry Melges IV in his M80 Skeeter
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Kyle Navin and Finn Rowe
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Kyle Navin, finished 2nd at the Nite Nationals
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Kyle Navin, finished 2nd in the Nite Nationals
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Kyle Navin began his ice sailing career in an Ice Optimist
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Finn Rowe sailing his Nite
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Finn Rowe and Nite