Onboard today was the helming duo of AC36, Jimmy Spithill and Francesco Bruni, supported by Umberto Molineris and Andrea Tesei, who really got the boat going in a very slight sea state and hit speeds just above the 30-knot mark. Speaking afterwards, the ever-affable Bruni was delighted with the progress saying: “It was a very nice day in Cagliari, good sea breeze, on the light side with anything between 6-10knots. It was the first day that we did some foiling manoeuvres, foiling gybes and foiling tacks, and we’re really making some good steps forward. The boat was behaving very well with all the systems working so the team is very excited today.” 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