NYYC American Magic AC40-5 Day 23 Summary

Paul Goodison runs through a light airs testing day out in Pensacola, enthused to get a session where they could run through a whole heap of tests, modes, pitch and cant angles. Speaking to the recon team he reveals that the hull design is almost completed for the NYYC American Magic AC75 that will go into build shortly and also offers a fascinating insight into work that the team have completed, and continue to work through, on the simulator. As one of the top foiling sailors in the world, a three-time International Moth World Champion and Gold Medallist in the Laser Class at the 2008 Olympic Games, Paul talks through pre-start moves and the double-board slowing technique. ‘America’ was pushed hard all day with some 67 manoeuvres completed, 10 windward / leewards, and sailed approximately 55 nautical miles with a total flying time of 105 minutes. Top speeds were approximately 24k upwind and 30k downwind. 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