In the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, the role of the grinder is more important than ever before. AC75 class boats are powered by both human energy and battery power. Whilst the batteries control the main foils and rudders, everything above the waterline, including every sail control, is powered by the grinders.
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Tech Tuesday: What’s It Like To Be A Grinder Onboard American Magic
by Ingrid HaleThe nickname “Paddles” was all but inevitable for U.S. Olympic kayaker-turned-grinder Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.), one of the elite athletes recruited from a broad range of sporting backgrounds onboard NYYC American Magic around the America’s Cup racecourses.