West Coast Tour - The Two American Red Bull Youth America's Cup Teams

by Kate Sheahan
West Coast Tour Coordinator

Click to check out Two American Red Bull Youth America's Cup Teams, a set on Flickr.

AYSF on San Francisco Bay / Kate Sheahan

"We really did come from nothing, everything is built from the ground up. By winning we want to prove that for any kid who wants to do something like this, it is entirely possible. You don't need to be rich. You have to be smart. You have to be creative. You have to have the willpower and a little luck doesn't hurt; but ultimately if you work hard enough, anything can happen. We want to encourage more people to reach and step out of the box." Ian Andrewes, AYSF

The bills don't end once the sailing begins. The two American Red Bull Youth America's Cup teams may have Red Bull branding and
an Oracle endorsement, but contrary to a lot of beliefs they are self funded by the 19-to-24-year-olds who have needed to focus on wrangling the 45-foot catamarans they will be sailing in the Red Bull Youth America's Cup next week. The American Youth Sailing Force has slept on their office floor for months, USA45 has raised less than half of their needed budget. What better cause than to support two fully homegrown, all-American teams as they compete in a historical first - A youth America's Cup. Be apart of a true grassroots effort. 

Donate to Team USA45 via: usa45racing.com/donate
Donate to American Youth Sailing Force via: gofundme.com/theforce 

Check out what these American teams have created over the past year by catching all the racing on San Francisco Bay, September 1st - 4th, but first see training photos, interviews, and listen to:

• A conversation with Ian Andrewes about Starting Red Bull Youth America's Cup Team - American Youth Sailing Force - from scratch. 
• Charlie Ogletree, four-time Olympian, Silver Medalist and USA45 Coach, talk about the progress, strengths and aspirations of his Red Bull Youth America's Cup Team USA45. 
• USA45 team members talk about being homegrown, progress, and fundraising. 
• Gary Jobson’s advice to Red Bull Youth America's Cup Teams at a fundraiser for Team American Youth Sailing Force. 
• Jobson talk about getting in to the America’s Cup, keeping cool, starting well and paying attention. 
• Gary Jobson talk about America's Cup technology and getting the job done at the Red Bull Youth America's Cup Fundraiser for Team USA45. 
• Gary Jobson talk about the history of catamarans and the America's Cup at the Red Bull Youth America's Cup Fundraiser for Team USA45. 
• Gary Jobson talk about the history of America's Cup wins at the Red Bull Youth America's Cup Fundraiser for Team USA45.

Follow the West Coast Tour on Twitter at @USSailing as I speak with Oracle Team Doctor, Arnold Lee, about what's in his safety kits, and visit the San Francisco Maritime National Park - the best place for free America's Cup viewing, and legendary stories.