BLAME IT ON THE WEATHERMAN?

America's Cup

Many variables led to INEOS Britannia getting beaten by Emirates Team New Zealand but one key factor that made a clear difference - the weather. Britannia's two wins came on the day when conditions were markedly different. It's therefore illminating to talk to the the team working behind the scenes at INEOS who were straining every nerve to gain an advantage from the challenging race conditions we’ve witnessed.

Understanding the conditions you’re to go sailing in is an all-important and obvious part of any yachtsman’s preparation. On these finely tuned AC75s engaged in the pursuit of ultimate speed and any slight edge against the competition – a precise understanding of the conditions is vital.

This is where INEOS Meteorologist Miguel Sanchez Cuenca (‘Capi’), and the whole data systems, collection, and analysis team make all the difference. I caught up with Tom Harrison, whose background in meteorology and love for sailing led him to this team at , where he helps bridge the gap between the data,