Yachting may call to mind champagne flutes and seersucker, but danger and risk have always been a part of the America's Cup.

The America's Cup World Series was created in 2011, with an eye toward conjuring more off-cycle interest and marketing opportunities. It coincided with the ascent of foiling catamarans, a type of boat that goes faster and looks almost Photoshopped, the way it practically floats in air when it races.

The fear among athletes and organizers is that sailing is becoming more associated with silver hair than silver trophies.

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