Quantum Racing and American Magic join forces in a New Chapter in Competitive Sailing
From the inception of the company, Quantum Sails has challenged convention – especially if that’s what it takes to help our customers and the sailing industry get to new, better places.
Quantum Racing was developed for Quantum to have a presence at the Grand Prix level and as the ultimate test platform for Quantum's Fusion M® sails and iQ Technology® — the company's proprietary sail design and manufacturing process.
With nearly 400 hours of sailing each season in a full range of wind and sea conditions on all points of sail, the Quantum Racing program provides the most controlled way for Quantum Sails to gather data, verify performance targets and identify areas for improvement, and leverage it to improve their products. Quantum Racing will continue to be Quantum Sails' “actual testing platform.”
For the 2024 season, American Magic and Quantum Racing continue collaboration to form a high-performance partnership. Quantum Racing, powered by American Magic, incorporates America's best young talent with experienced global talent. As a result, the sailing team will continue to compete in the 52 Super Series, the world’s leading monohull competition.
Quantum Racing, powered by American Magic, will seek to enhance the skill and experience of these two globally recognized teams to ensure that a new group of young American male and female sailors is given a platform to progress. In addition, the team will provide them with access to the overarching American Magic franchise and the broader American marine industry.
American Magic Team Principal Doug DeVos believes that harnessing talent in the United States is vital to the future of American Sailing as American Magic aims to progress and expand the sport.
DeVos said about his aspirations:
"American Magic is striving to be a unified sailing franchise that will bring the best young American sailing talent together to develop their skills and knowledge on different classes of boats. The best way to maintain a winning team is to nurture our homegrown talent."
Terry Hutchinson, Skipper and President of Sailing Operations for NYYC American Magic, added: "We're developing a pathway for the younger generation of sailors, engineers, boatbuilders, and technicians to enhance the marine industry inside the United States and set us on a trajectory of being a leader on the world stage."
Providing Access and Information
Quantum takes a sincere interest in helping customers achieve their highest goals by sharing its knowledge. Unlike other teams competing under a shroud of secrecy, Quantum Racing is openly working to advance products and support customers through knowledge transfer. Other TP52 racing teams using Quantum sails have full access to the company’s sail design team, on-the-water test results, optimization procedures—everything learned and developed through validation testing.
Better Than a Wind Tunnel: An On-the-Water Test Platform
Quantum Racing is the ultimate test platform for Quantum's Fusion M® sails and iQ Technology®—the company's proprietary sail design and manufacturing process. With more than 200 hours of sailing each season in a full range of wind and sea conditions on all points of sail, the Quantum Racing program provides the most controlled way to gather data, verify performance targets and identify areas for improvement. The team's drive for continuous improvement has yielded outstanding results on the water as well, with the team finishing first or second in every season since inception.
Building Better Sails
Every Quantum sail is developed using iQ Technology, which means sailors who choose Quantum can take pride and satisfaction in knowing their sails are made using the same quality standards and manufacturing methods developed for Quantum Racing’s high-end, Fusion M sails. Our investment in technology and the Quantum Racing program is driven by our ambition to create a better sailing experience for all customers, at every level of sailing.