Optimist World Champion Nicolas Rolaz on the AC40 | Alinghi Red Bull Racing

Nicolas Rolaz, formerly an Optimist World Champion, the youngest member of Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s sailing team and a member of the ‘Power Group’ was interviewed after their day on the water and explained: “Today was a day for systems checks. The fine tuning took a bit longer than expected, a bit of sailing and then back to base. We’re not focussed on the conditions; we’re just trying to learn the boat as much as possible.” 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