
America’s Cup Joint Reconnaissance: A High-Stakes Tactical Analysis
The shadows of the America’s Cup have been illuminated by the Joint Reconnaissance Programme, but is this transparency helping or hurting the sport's elite teams? While safety and fan engagement are soaring, a massive gap in technical expertise and working conditions for recon scouts threatens the quality of intelligence. I break down whether this central spying game deserves a place in the next Cup or if it’s time to return to private surveillance.