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America's Cup- James Spithill on Oracle Team USA AC72 modifications

by America's Cup Media on 25 Mar 2013
James Spithill pictured six months ago, around the time of the capsize after a flight with the Blue Angels team Guilain Grenier Oracle Team USA http://www.oracleteamusamedia.com/

AC UNCUT's Genny Tulloch catches up with Oracle Team USA skipper James Spithill six months after their AC72 capsize. James talks the psychological benefit of going through the capsize, and how he believes Oracle Team USA is stronger than ever because of it.

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