Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Prototype Day 23 Summary

A simply stunning day in Cagliari saw Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s chase boat team lay down marks for their innovative LEQ12 prototype and the sailors let rip at race pace, considerably upping the programme and putting the pressure on every other team in this America’s Cup cycle. Meanwhile a total of 54 manoeuvres were undertaken today with the vast majority being foil-to-foil or touch & go. “A pleasure to see” was how the recon unit recorded it and Ruggera Tita, one of the new superstars of world sailing, gave a fascinating interview post sailing. Talking about rounding marks, he commented: “For sure this was the first day, it was a test because we didn't know if the GPS on the marks was working good, but yeah for sure we passed the test…but yeah was really, really, nice to round some marks.” 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