Behind the scenes
Inside an America's Cup Training Day
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Behind-the-scenes workflow from dock-out to debrief while documenting American Magic sessions in Barcelona.
Key points
- Pre-session planning with coaches and shore crew.
- Fast lens and angle changes from chase boat in unstable chop.
- Same-day selects delivered for team media and sponsor use.
Most training days start long before the boats leave the dock. We align with weather files, safety windows and the expected training script to know where the moments are likely to happen.
Once on the water, the challenge is precision under pressure. You are balancing movement, distance and speed while maintaining clean framing that can be used both editorially and for technical review.
After docking, turnaround matters. A first tight selection is prepared quickly so communication teams can publish while the session is still relevant.