Alinghi Red Bull Racing boat Zero Day 71 Summary

It may well have been a light weather session today for Alinghi Red Bull Racing with the breeze never really puffing up above 10 knots but it was arguably their most impressive training day in the AC75 as they showcased the awesome power of BoatZero in the light and showed the big improvements in terms of technique that the team continue to make. With respected naval architect Arthur Rozand onboard for his fourth time now, advising on light weather manoeuvres, the Swiss looked remarkably composed and their new highly noticeable stern-down technique as they approach the tack before going through the wind sees the bow stay up and the boat flying. Downwind through the gybes there’s still a tendency especially when the starboard foil is lowered for the bow to immediately dip but there was some impressive flight control going on onboard BoatZero today (Monday) that more often than not, kept the boat airborne and the bow clear. Indeed an 86% foil-to-foil record on the gybes was stratospheric. Upwind in flight, and particularly in a straight line, Alinghi Red Bull Racing were majestic, inducing a smidge of windward heel, low flight and perfect pitch to harness everything that the Barcelona Garbi breeze could muster. Section 41. Reconnaissance a) As a campaign cost reduction measure, COR/D has mutually agreed to cooperatively implement a centralised reconnaissance programme for all teams for the reconnaissance of all Competitors’ AC75 Yachts, AC40 Yachts and LEQ12 yachts including both on-land and on-water imagery (the “Joint Recon Programme”). b) Each team is assigned a two-person Recon Unit to follow their every on-water move, but it's not that simple. The cameras are supplied and identical for all Recon Units. Drones are not allowed, and they can't get that close, plus following a boat and keeping a camera steady at 45 knots isn't that easy to begin with. c) A three minute interview follows each on water day, and teams must answer the Recon Unit's questions while trying not to give too much away. It's a raw, unedited view of the never before seen behind-the-scenes development of a team and their boat to win the oldest trophy in international sports. #AC37Recon #AmericasCup #Barcelona2024