Recon video: ETNZ AC75 Day 33, rolling pre-starts in building NE breeze

The America's Cup Recon channel has released its video of Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 Day 33, filmed on 3 November 2026 as part of the 38th America's Cup Joint Reconnaissance Programme. Jo Aleh was among the crew aboard.

It's worth watching if you follow the Cup closely. The session covers a sail change, a breeze that built from 5 to 17 knots, and several rolling pre-starts, including a couple from port tack.

Emirates Team New Zealand | AC38 Recon | Jo Aleh | AC75 Day 33, 3 Nov 2026

ETNZ were back on the water early on Tuesday morning. They took advantage of lighter north-easterly breezes for a session of long runs, systems testing and rolling pre-start practice.

Emirates Team New Zealand rolled out at 0740 with Nathan Outteridge, Seb Menzies, Iain Jensen, Andy Maloney, Josh Armit and Jo Aleh aboard. Following a 20km tow to the Back Paddock, the team came off the tow at 0926, hoisting their M2-1 and J2-1 before sailing onto the foils at 0944 in 5–8 knots.

After a series of long runs and tight circles, ETNZ changed to their J3-1 at 1032 for another session of longer runs, potentially focused on systems testing. With the breeze building to 14–17 knots, the team shifted into rolling pre-starts from 1132, completing several sessions including a couple of port-tack starts. A brief stoppage at 1240 saw crew inspecting the jib traveller system before sailing resumed.

ETNZ wrapped up sailing shortly afterwards, with Chase One collecting the starting buoys. The team dropped sails alongside Bean Rock at 1314 before towing back to base.

Conditions: NE 5–17 kn | building breeze | M2-1 and J2-1, changing to J3-1

ETNZ AC75 Sailing Day 33

Reporter/Driver: Logan Sutherland Photo/Video: Sam Thom

Recon footage from the 38th America's Cup Joint Reconnaissance Programme.

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