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Did you get an update on the cause? I like your points on the sail failing at the bolt rope. I am wondering what the torsional loads would be if the rope failed on one of the skins before the other. The differential loads both in compression and in torsion would be immense as the load on one skin would rapidly go to zero while remaining high on the other side until failure. Looking at the failure all I can think of is the trick of standing on an aluminum can and then giving it the tiniest flick and watching it fail.

I love succinct tutorials; who needs 12 minutes of using scissors, explaining what Dyneema is, why you would use a splice etc, because if you know you want to watch the tutorial then you know why you are watching. Brilliant Mozzy.

The beauty of the America’s cup is the slower boat can still win races . Whichever team catches the strongest wind at the right time in the right place will have the best chance . They are all so close technically

First of all, I love your channel and all your AC commentary and analysis. But you overstate the importance of momentum in cycling. Only fixed gear bikes (that do not free wheel) help a cyclist get over the dead spot in the pedal stroke. I don't really have to say this but on regular bikes you can just... stop pedaling - the rider's momentum is not translated through the drive chain into their legs. I've ridden a ton on fixed gear and regular bikes (case in point: czcams.com/video/xTEqNmt4lGg/video.htmlsi=klTudioTp6bW5BOp) and the training demands are much more driven by the type of event you're preparing for rather than whether momentum is transferred into the riders pedal stroke.

Thanks for the continuing great content. It seems like none of the teams are using the hydrogen-powered foiling chase boats though - has this just been quietly dropped? Will they just be used at the AC events? It seems a bit performative if so, when the bulk of the hours on the water are training hours...

Class analysis. Top job.

But why not use the batteries for the sail controls too?

Question on the main sail twin skins. Does each skin have a separate cunningham control so that the windward skin can be flattened more than the leeward skin to generate more lift? This is a follow up on the Red Bull broken mast video.

I guess in general my question is: is there anybody auditing the code of each team to see if it does what it is supposed to?

I love the simplicity of this video. No talk, just simple music and focus on the techniques involved.

there should be 2 separared test organize by AC race management. 1. Private test with limited time and others team noticed on team HQ/beach for commisioning and 1st development part 2. AC official Recon test with all team in same venue fix time and fix course but different to race course. With speed, flying time and all available data. Team are free to do all kind of movemnet, improved technic or installing part 3. More media coverage for technical and sport side This will increase engagement for audience

At these speeds, the foils are fully cavitating. Absolutely.

Realizing that killing recon this far out is going to kill people's interest in the race who aren't totally following the cup's every move. So in terms of growth for the sport, it's a very bad move

I miss which is the role of Recon teams. Just report or spying the technicalities of other teams? Because the second I think it is a little unfair. America's cup was always a matter of secrets and innovations, if you allow others to spy your job, best to use one design boat

Team New Zealand shod build their hol deck made out of the sales like materials.

Thanks.

I would probably completely forget about the America’s Cup if it wasn’t for the recon CZcams videos popping up. It definitely increases engagement, and I think increasing this kind of stuff is important.

Hi Mozz, great job on the Americas Cup - I look forward to new episodes as they drop and appreciate the depth of analysis you and your crack team perform. Just wondering why you don’t cover the Sail GP? Indeed no-one provides expert coverage of the Sail GP series and there is always a lot to unpack. Soem questions that spring to mind include - are the foiling 50 ft Cats too fast and difficult to control to be fleet racing? - why do some teams appear to be plagued by technical failures - ie NZ lost a mast and the Australian team have had an ongoing issue with control over the mailsail inverter. - were the penalties applied to the Australian boat equitable given they were avoiding a life threatening collision? - what performance enhancing drug is Giles taking (I want some) - why has the British team performed so well without Sir Benny? - Given that Sail GP is not a development series, why are the boats so close to the edge in their design specs. (As evidences by the Kiwi Mainsail failure) I know this will take some time but you can build up the channel and bring some unbiased objective analysis that is completely missing at the moment.

I have had to stop watching your video because of The CZcams pop-up that forces you to watch their ads in entirety.

Watching a guy talk… beyond belief STUPID.

Yea because we all know how forthcoming and factual "team representatives" are when dealing with the media, lololol. Remember, the mainstream media didnt kill itself, it had a LOT of help.... That nobody trusts a thing anyone says about anything anymore is not a win for humanity it is being sold as, lol. Step ONE: No taxpayers fund will ever be stolen to fund these elitist projects no matter how great the intention is. Oskar Schindler wasn't a good guy, he was a Nazi...

I have loved to read the daily recon report its something I look forward to every day. Now its over their is a massive black hole amounting to a news blackout for AC Fans. Why could the AC37 organisation not continue with their daily teams update as for me its a massive home goal that must be disallowed and reinstated

Anyone know who's the odds on favorite to win?

I think it would be more interesting if the teams did the spying but they had to share everything they learn with the public…so we get to see what they are looking at and why.

I really like the idea of post-recon interviews with the various America's Cup teams. However, I wonder how much they would share with the public since they wouldn't want to reveal their strategies. An independent observer might provide a more revealing and unbiased perspective for us fans.

I may be alone on this but I feel like team American Magic shows almost no video or pics of their boat on social media. Recon seems light on the Americans too. Compared to Alinghi for example, I honestly don't even know if USA is sailing when all the others are.

Ironically recon finishes the day Taihoro arrives in Barcelona.

Thanks, Mozzy, for all you do for we viewers…your coverage is fascinating. I realise you, and the recon output is limited by the circumstances of the day, thus you can only analyse what you can observe. Nonetheless, a wonderful addition for AC junkies, and looking forward to more insightful commentary. Thank you again, for all you do.🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

one thing i was hoping we'd see a lot more of, is third party analysis of data coming off the boats, particularly as they change out equipment, but also to see early hints at relative performance. Is this data not included in what is being shared between teams / public / media?

completely disagree with putting reps from teams onto the recon boats. How do you balance that between teams or between teams and the recon crew? How does that empower the recon crew who already suffer a power imbalance? I don't buy the 'training' argument. If the recon crew need training, empower them with the budget and policy to upskill, get better equipment, get better access and hire the right people.

Nice summary of this new (for this cycle) AC development. I would make a couple of additions to the excellent comments made in the video. The use of the data that was collected is reflected in society - most companies do NOT analyse the vast amounts of data they collect, and would spend their money more wisely by not bothering for most data feeds. Secondly the quality of the recorded recon interviews varied a LOT - quality journalists really deliver quality reports - enough said. My thanks, insightful and informing as usual!

The interest is ramping up that's for sure. The technology of these boats would of attracted a whole new legion of sailing fans. To be honest America's Cup would of been terribly boring to watch for non sailors before foils came into it. I can't wait for it to start! My only disappointment is Australia doesn't have a dog in the fight. Really looking forward to see how Ineos performs. I am a bit of a fan of Sir Ben. Cheers Mozzy 🍺👍🇦🇺😁

😂 monitoring the WAGS insta to know where sailing teams are going to be.

I think a quota of private requests would be good.

What is recon? Is it filming the boats while sailing?

One of the reasons for me not to go to Barcelona was RECON, better recon chase boat always good and use the same boat for other series recon. I will be there in August

Thanks for this series Mozzy

Gerry Adams / Darth Vader bits at the end was very interesting

Mozzy, it’s been YOUR interpretation and insights that’s made it as interesting as it is…. Thanks to you

Great Video Tom, very cool you got access to the team guys and their perspective and the write-ups from the reconers. I agree the recon has been really cool to have, it's been really nice to see the daily footage and catch glimpses of new stuff. Great video!

Why is recon ending now? Does that mean we won’t have any more reports until the cup starts?

Second cup cycle with Mozzy. Love your work!! Just gets better and better. Recon has been a great addition. Authorised spying curtain coming down adds to the theatre. Has someone successfully hidden some cup winning "Secret Sauce"? Course looks good though bothered by numerous incidents with debris in the practice areas. Need to get this attended to. Don't want a race decision decided by a DNF due to hitting submerged object.

You have dome a great job of relaying the information that was available.

Its like formula 1. I only watch for the engineering/technical side. And you're the one who covers this aspect to a high quality!

Mozzy- American Magic rep notably absent from this video, did they turn you down to talk? The recon program didn't go far enough, need to really F1-ify all this. In the time of immersion media and media technology, the opportunity to show more, tell more and better stories past the usual gibberish in the Q/A post sails is wide open. Tom you did an AMAZING job, this is hard work creating these videos, thank you!

IMO, the last America's Cup worth watching was in 2007. Compared to these 2024 unobtanium spaceship so-called sailboats the 2007 races were far more exciting to watch: close in tactics, sail changes, spinnakers, and more. Watch the full 2007 cup races on CZcams and you'll see what I mean.

The biggest advantage to nzl with recon was what Dan alluded to, previously nzl didn't have the budget to cover all the teams consistently... Ineos would not have had this issue

You know your sailing, Mozzy. The things you spot others miss is just amazing.

Great use of actors lads 😂