NYYC American Magic Day 3 Summary

The sight of a completely re-vamped Patriot, flying around Pensacola Bay at 18 knots is perhaps one of the most significant signs that the race for the 37th America’s Cup is well and truly on. Flying the flag of the New York Yacht Club, the most storied yacht club in the long history of the Cup, Patriot looks stunning in the late summer morning Florida breeze and the team seem to have found their rhythm quickly getting used to a plethora of changes and upgrades. 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