Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Prototype Day 19 Summary

In the Bay of Angels, the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team were busy perfecting sailing technique with helmsmen Francesco ‘Cecco’ Bruni and Marco Gradoni concentrating on light airs take-offs in a morning session where the wind, from the northwest filtering over the mountain range behind, struggled to get above 9 knots. The recon team noted that: “The prototype struggled for a self-take off. It seems that while the mainsail is constantly powered and depowered (‘pumping’) the leeward board arm is close to parallel to waterline. It is unclear whether during the transition the two flaps are regulated separately or combined to generate the required lift and side forces. Several upwind tow-to-fly runs were observed.” 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