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Spithill overbard.

Spithill overbard.

Training For Speed

Craig McFarlane is the team's head athletic trainer. He leads a group of 15 through a series of high tempo pull-ups and bench presses.

"With these new boats they've got to be not only fit, but functionally fit," McFarlane said. "On these boats, it's just absolutely full on."

America's Cup sailors were once heavy muscled strongmen. McFarlane says now crew members must produce serious horsepower and maintain elite endurance, combining the best attributes of a nimble linebacker with the aerobic capacity of a sub 4-minute miler. This summer's races will run about thirty minutes with each sailor's heart rate peggedfor the duration.

"The term athlete is not really synonymous with sailing, but I think that's changing," Mc Farlane said.

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At least some of them are looking forward. (Guilain...

At least some of them are looking forward. (Guilain Grenier/ORACLE TEAM USA)

Rescue, Recycle, Relax in San Francisco.

Rescue, Recycle, Relax in San Francisco.

Amory Ross is back in action turning out beautiful videos.

Amory Ross is back in action turning out beautiful videos.

A snap from the recent PUMA Fortis 5K in Jamaica. Proceeds from...

A snap from the recent PUMA Fortis 5K in Jamaica. Proceeds from the race go to support education and sports programs for students. PUMA gear, a group run, and all for a good cause? Big up!

oracleteamusa: #FunFactFriday #DidYouKnow #oracleteamusa...

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#FunFactFriday #DidYouKnow #oracleteamusa #americascup #AC72 #wing #weight #vehicle #car #comparison #height #scale

ORACLE TEAM USA will be a feature on 60 Minutes Sports,...

ORACLE TEAM USA will be a feature on 60 Minutes Sports, Wednesday June 5th. 

The 34th America's Cup Store by PUMA on Pier 27 has...

The 34th America's Cup Store by PUMA on Pier 27 has officially reopened for the summer of sailing! The store is stocked with America's Cup and ORACLE TEAM USA gear.

And no, you aren't seeing double….our store is now double the size and ready for double the action!

You clicked, we printed. Your names on Marco Reus' Twitter...

You clicked, we printed. Your names on Marco Reus' Twitter shirt. No big deal.

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Stay safe, kids.

Stay safe, kids.

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Rickie Fowler keeping it colorful (as usual) at the Memorial...

Rickie Fowler keeping it colorful (as usual) at the Memorial Tournament.

ORACLE TEAM USA managing the ups and downs of sailing. (Guilain...

ORACLE TEAM USA managing the ups and downs of sailing. (Guilain Grenier/ORACLE TEAM USA)

ORACLE TEAM USA is testing out new safety recommendations,...

ORACLE TEAM USA is testing out new safety recommendations, including brighter colors to help identify people under water. (Guilain Grenier/ORACLE TEAM USA)

Rise and shine sailors. (Guilain Grenier/ORACLE TEAM USA)

Rise and shine sailors. (Guilain Grenier/ORACLE TEAM USA)

ORACLE TEAM USA resumes it's San Francisco Bay training...

ORACLE TEAM USA resumes it's San Francisco Bay training program to near-perfect conditions, and the presence of two newly arrived challengers in Luna Rossa and Emirates Team New Zealand. With only a few months remaining until America's Cup racing begins, the testing program carries on at full speed.

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