Alinghi Red Bull Racing continue their preparation in stormy conditions | Highlights

At one end of the sailing scale is a simple dinghy that can be rigged in a matter of minutes and be out on the water moments later. Right at the other end of the scale is an AC75. It’s a technical monster of a boat that requires an army of specialists, technicians, engineers, and programmers just to get sailing. It’s akin to Formula 1 on the water and the team required to get the boat sailing is immense. But even the best prepared get caught out and it’s a known fact that AC75’s bite as we saw so spectacularly in Auckland. Here in Barcelona, it has been the Swiss team’s turn to experience a capsize. 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