American Magic is a high-performance sailing platform established in 2017 to challenge for the America's Cup. The team was founded through a collaboration between Bella Mente Racing, Quantum Racing, and the New York Yacht Club (NYYC). The name "American Magic" is a reference to the first America's Cup winner, the yacht America (1851), and the first defender, the yacht Magic (1870). While initially focused on reclaiming the America's Cup, American Magic has expanded its scope to include Olympic pathways, SailGP, and youth programs.
Key figures in the leadership team include Mike Cazer as Chief Executive Officer, Terry Hutchinson as Skipper and President of Sailing Operations, Tyson Lamond as Chief Operating Officer, Scott Ferguson as Design Coordinator, and Ben Osborn as Chief Financial Officer. Recently, American Magic acquired the Rockwool Racing SailGP team in a $60 million deal. As part of the acquisition, American Magic will own and operate the team, with Rockwool continuing as the title partner until 2032. The Rockwool Racing team will continue to represent Denmark and will feature a minimum of three Danish athletes when fully crewed. In January 2026, American Magic opened a High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida.
