NYYC American Magic PATRIOT Day 22 Summary

They paused all morning for the dense, patchy fog to clear in Pensacola Bay, but for the New York Yacht Club American Magic Team it was well worth the wait. A late dock-out at 2.40pm almost called for navigation lights but the mark of this team is to eke maximum time on the water, and it was a thoroughly entertaining and worthwhile late afternoon blast with the team making the absolute most of the 6-knot breeze Dan Morris confirmed the new windward trim position after sailing, saying: “It's a feature right now as we continue develop the boat, so at the moment we have with the option to trim the sail from the windward side all the time which is pretty nice - that's what I’m used to, and we just have to see how we’re able to develop from that point.” 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