NYYC American Magic PATRIOT Day 15 Summary

Sailing style and technique seemed as much in focus today out in Pensacola, with the American Magic Team, as data gathering. Yes, Patriot is now fitted with a couple of cameras relentlessly focussed on the foils, but what was most evident was in how the team were sailing upwind with a noticeable windward heel akin to fast-foiling dinghies such as the International Moth or Waszp. John Croom is a transfer-athletes having spent his pro-cycling career competing on the track in events like the Madison, Omnium and Team Pursuit, winning Gold at the Pan-American championships in 2019. These are a special breed of modern-day sailors, calm, collected, and totally unfazed by the demands of America’s Cup yachting as John eloquently displayed in interview afterwards when asked about the difference between track cycling and yacht-cycling: “It’s just like a stroll through the park. It’s just like peddling a bike really!” 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